Intercultural self-defence a resource book for students, teachers and researchers / Fred Dervin.
| Author/creator | Dervin, Fred, 1974 |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025. |
| Description | 164 pages illustrations 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | New perspectives on teaching interculturality |
| Contents | Intercultural self-defence against absurd worlds -- Indoctrination on the intercultural stage : a play of (hidden) forces -- Intellectual inertia unbound -- Language indifference and nonchalance: crises of language and interculturality -- Breaking free? A guide to intercultural self-defence -- Defend yourself and... others... |
| Abstract | "Based on the author's 25 years of experience in researching and teaching interculturality, Intercultural Self-Defence: A Resource Book for Students, Teachers and Researchers is a compelling exploration of the subtle forces that shape Intercultural Communication Education and Research (ICER). The Resource Book delves into the adversaries lurking within ICER - indoctrination, intellectual inertia and linguistic indifference - and unveils how they can stifle genuine understanding and growth. Each chapter acts as a critical lens, scrutinising the boundaries between education and indoctrination, the stagnation of thought and the perils of linguistic complacency. The author illustrates the impact of these forces on interculturality and the ethical implications they carry. The book contains a series of activities designed to encourage creative self-reflection and fosters a deeper understanding of the interplay between language, power and interculturality. But it is more than a resource: It is a manifesto for continuous learning, active engagement and the pursuit of a more inclusive and dynamic field of intercultural communication education and scholarship. Advocating a vigilant and self-reflexive approach, the book will serve as a critical guide for students, teachers and researchers specialising in intercultural research and education to navigate the complexities of interculturality"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024049853 |
| ISBN | 9781032997926 hardback |
| ISBN | 9781032998954 paperback |
| ISBN | ebook |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |