The Language of Diversity
From a Christian worldview, these essays bridge gaps among racial, cultural, and religious differences. The selections examine interfaith relations and challenge readers to probe topics like education, race, and gender.
Most deception research is North American-centric and ignores our digital lives. This book provides insights into computer-mediated deception across cultures, namely Poland and the USA, examining how cultural values affect deceptive communication and its detection online.
This title will serve to provide the reader with the communicative and language skills necessary to function in modern society. It identifies the descriptive functioning of language, as well as the communicative processes involved in its usage.
This book explores how public institutions in multilingual Europe ensure efficient communication with an international public. It analyzes the challenges of website translation and localization, comparing public bodies with cultural institutions and multinational companies.
Language and Communication
Go beyond just speaking and listening. True communication is understanding the meaning behind the words and the power of how things are said. This collection analyses the process in various contexts, examining the transition from form to meaning to improve all relationships.
Communicating Medical Science in the Digital Age
The internet and social media have transformed medical science communication, making it more open and responsive. This book brings together academics and practitioners to critically discuss emerging trends and genres, and how they shape knowledge, expertise, and identity.
Real Challenges of the Classroom
Teaching is messy. This book turns 18 real-life classroom crises into essential learning moments. Each story analyzes what went wrong and reveals the research-backed strategies that worked, offering powerful, practical insights for your own reflective practice.
This book charts the history of Romanian semiotics before introducing new concepts like conversational history—for analyzing literary texts—and existential rereading. It also features a collaborative linguistic study and a unique Database of Romanian Love Charms.