Language and Intercultural Communication in the Workplace

Taylor & Francis

Language and Intercultural Communication in the WorkplaceCritical approaches to theory and practice\nAuthor(s): Hans J. Ladegaard, Christopher Jenks\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367077778, 978-0367077778\nSynopsis\nFrom language classrooms to outdoor markets, the workplace is fundamental to socialisation. It is not only a site of employment where money is made and institutional roles are enacted through various forms of discourse; it is also a location where people engage in social actions and practices. The workplace is an interesting research site because of advances in communication technology, cheaper and greater options for travel, and global migration and immigration. Work now requires people to travel over great geographical distances, communicate with cultural others located in different time zones, relocate to different regions or countries, and conduct business in online settings. The workplace is .