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Munshi, D., & McKie D., (2001). Toward a new cartography of intercultural communication: Mapping bias, business, and diversity. Business Communication Quarterly, 64(9), 9 -22.

Discussion Questions:

1. In what ways do the authors argue that U.S. authored intercultural communication textbooks put non-Western students at a disadvantage?
2. In what ways can a U.S. authored textbook present barriers?
3. The edition of my text referenced in the article was an early one.  Could the same criticism be made of the current edition?

Baraldi, C. (2006). New Forms of Intercultural Communication in a Globalized World. International Communication Gazette, 68(1), 53-69.

Discussion Questions:

1. How does globalization impact communication?
2. What is the transcultural form of communication?

Paranjpe, A.C., (1985). The identity theory of prejudice: A perspective from the intellectual tradition of India. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 20(3-4), 232-244.

Discussion Questions:

1. How does the author describe “prejudice” as a Western concept?
2. How can an Indian perspective be described?

Liang, B., & Lu, H. (2010). Internet development, censorship, and cyber crimes in China. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 26(1), 103-120.

Discussion Questions:

1. Trace the growth of the internet in China.
2. What has been the role of the Chinese government in the development and regulation of the internet?

Harris, P.G. (2006). Environmental perspectives and behavior in China: Synopsis and bibliography. Environment and Behavior, 38(1), 5-21.

Discussion Questions:

1. What does the author say about the Confucian tradition?
2. Who or what might take a role in changing China’s environmental record?