Intercultural Communication

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Intercultural Communication

http://www.immi.se/intercultural/

ISSN 1404-1634 

The world today is characterized by an ever growing number of contacts
resulting in communication between people with different linguistic and
cultural backgrounds. This communication takes place because of contacts
within the areas of business, military cooperation, science, education,
massmedia, entertainment, tourism but also because of immigration brought
about by labor shortage or political conflicts.

In all these contacts, there is communication which needs to be as
constructive as possible, without misunderstandings and breakdowns. It is
our belief that research on the nature of linguistic and cultural
similarities and differences here can play a positive and constructive
role.

The goal of the journal is to promote research but also education and
training in the area of intercultural communication. The journal is an
outgrowth of the activities of NIC – the Nordic Network for Intercultural
Communication. The great interest shown in the activities of NIC have
pointed to a need for more journals employing a peer review procedure
within the area of intercultural communication. By starting this journal,
we hope to encourage more research and to facilitate contacts between
interested researchers as well as to provide better possibilities for
reviewed publication.

Contact:

'Managing editor: Miguel Benito'
Email: ic@immi.se