Intercultural Communication

The textbook Intercultural Communication: Globalization and Social Justice, 4th Edition, co-authored by Kathryn Sorrells and Sachi Sekimoto, introduces students to critical approaches in communication studies. Published by SAGE Publications, Inc., this text presents a social justice framework designed to equip learners with practical skills for critical thinking, self-reflection, and constructive action.

The thematic coverage examines how historical contexts, institutional power, and global structures influence everyday human relationships. Readers explore analytical perspectives such as standpoint theory and social location, while studying the realities of global migration and refugee experiences. Further discussions detail how popular culture and soft power impact cultural perspectives.

To establish actionable analytical habits, Chapter 1 outlines six points of entry into intercultural praxis. This entry framework gives students structured methods to reflect on complex interactions across diverse communities. The work fits upper-level undergraduate courses in intercultural communication and international language arts.