Research Guides: COMM 602: Intercultural Communication (Dr. Hsin-Yen Yang): Where to Search

Reference eBooks

Reference Books

In addition to your textbook, the following eBooks can be used as reference material to define topics and explore concepts around intercultural communication:

Dictionary of Race, Ethnicity and Culture by Guido Bolaffi; et al
Publication Date: 2003
The Dictionary of Race, Ethnicity and Culture provides the historical background and etymology of a wide number of words related to the concepts of race, ethnicity and culture and looks at them from a broadly multicultural perspective.
Intercultural Communication for Everyday Life by John R. Baldwin
ISBN: 9781118558881
Publication Date: 2013-11-19
Written for students studying intercultural communication for the first time, this textbook gives a thorough introduction to inter- and cross-cultural concepts with a focus on practical application and social action.
Key Concepts in Race and Ethnicity by Nasar Meer
ISBN: 9780857028686
Publication Date: 2014-08-27
This book offers an accessible discussion of both foundational and novel concepts in the study of race and ethnicity to help readers become familiar with how long standing and contemporary arguments within race and ethnicity studies contribute to our understanding of social and political life more broadly. Providing an excellent starting point with which to understand the contemporary relevance of these concepts, Nasar Meer offers an up-to-date and engaging consideration of everyday examples from around the world. This is an indispensable guide for both students and established researchers interested in the study of race and ethnicity.

Getting Started

Welcome to the Forsyth Library Intercultural Communication guide. This guide will introduce you to a variety of resources to enhance your class experience. On this guide, you'll find information on essential intercultural concepts and competencies, databases for finding scholarly articles, newspapers and magazines from around the world, top academic journals in the field of intercultural study, and comprehensive profiles on a variety of countries and cultures..

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Background Information

You might want to do some background research on your topic or browse for topic ideas to use for your paper. These databases might also help you present different positions and arguments of the issue to help you remain neutral. Start searching for background information using the databases listed below:

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
In-depth reporting on current controversial issues, with an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.
Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new window
More than 900 timely, in-depth articles on current issues. Features include pro/con statements, timelines, news updates, editorial cartoons, statistics, and more.
Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of specially selected, relevant sources for analysis of these issues. Rich multimedia - including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs - enhance each portal.
Credo Reference E-Book Collection This link opens in a new window
Reference e-books on a wide range of topics. Sources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, key concepts, key thinkers, handbooks, atlases, and more. Search by keyword or browse titles by topic.

Search for Scholarly Journals

The following databases primarily search academic journals in the fields of communication and social sciences. Within these databases, you'll likely find peer-reviewed articles about your topic:

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary database that provides full text for more than 4,600 journals, including approximately 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. Useful for nearly any research topic.
Communication & Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new window
With full-text access to 350 journals and coverage dating as far back as 1915, Library Journal claims that CMMC is one of the most robust databases available for communication studies.
Communications & Mass Media Collection This link opens in a new window
Brings together information found in more than 400 journals. Nearly 3 million articles on all aspects of the communications field, including advertising, public relations, linguistics, and literature, meet the needs of researchers. Exclusive features, including Topic Finder, InterLink, and a mobile-optimized interface, support and enhance the search experience.
Gender Studies Collection This link opens in a new window
Consists of over 30 largely full-text journals and aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more. Coverage begins in 1980.
Social Sciences Full-text This link opens in a new window
Full-text articles and citations covering the social sciences, and topics such as: Addiction, Family, Gender, Psychology, Psychiatry, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Gerontology, Social Work, Sociology and more.

Find Newspaper and Magazine Articles

The following databases primarily search newspapers and magazines. Within these databases, you'll likely find popular articles about your topic and news and current events around your topic:

Ethnic Newswatch This link opens in a new window
Included are journals, magazines, and newspapers from ethnic and minority presses, from 1959-present. Ethnicities include: African American/Caribbean/African; Arab/Middle Eastern; Asian/Pacific Islander; European/Eastern European; Hispanic; Jewish; Native People.
Access World News Research Collection This link opens in a new window
This is a full-text news resource offering coverage of over 8,200 local, regional, national and international sources from over 200 countries. Browse replicas of popular local newspapers' like the Topeka Capital Journal and Kansas City Star, with full-color layouts of all news articles, graphics, advertisements, classifieds, weather reports, box scores, puzzles, cartoons and more. Available as soon as print editions.

Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Click on "Browse Map" and select a country to browse related issues.
Global Road Warrior Database This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive cultural, business, and travel database. Learn about the traditions, habits, and social norms of people around the globe. From cultural stereotypes and superstitions, to social and business etiquette, to women's role in society - everything from dating rituals, holidays and festivals, to classic recipes for each country, and visa and passport information. Search by country, then use the options on the left of the database page to find specific information for that country.

Intercultural Communication Journals

Scholarly Journals

The following scholarly journals specialize in intercultural communication and may be a place to browse for topics or explore if and how your topic is represented within these publications:

Intercultural Communication by The University of Göteborg
Publication Date: Available 2005-Present
The goal of the journal is to promote research, education and training in the area of intercultural communication.
Intercultural Communication Studies by The Institute for Cross-Cultural Research
Publication Date: Available 2011-Present
Committed to publishing quality research in the area of intercultural communication.
Journal of Intercultural Communication Research by The World Communication Association
Publication Date: Available 2002- Present (1 year embargo)
This journal is devoted to scholarship dealing with intercultural communication.
Journal of International & Intercultural Communication by The National Communication Association
Publication Date: Available 2008-Present
Features leading edge inquiry that cuts across academic boundaries to focus on international, intercultural, as well as indigenous communication issues.

Guides and Handbooks about Intercultural Dialogue

Guides, Handbooks and Framework around Intercultural Dialogue

UNESCO and the Peace Corps provide several resources to promote intercultural dialogue and understand our intercultural and multicultural world:

Intercultural Competences: Conceptual and Operational Framework
This publication from UNESCO explores how individuals and communities manage encounters with cultural others.
Culture Matters: The Peace Corps Cross-Cultural Workbook
Designed for Peace Corps Volunteers, this practical, hands-on guide is also a rich and useful resource for students who want to look into their own culture and become more understanding of people of other cultures.
Investing in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue
This UNESCO World Report explains the importance and complexity of cultural diversity and how integral it is to intercultural dialogue.
UNESCO Database
UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. They have some great resources on their website, including videos, articles, and full-text books.