Sept. 23, 2013: 'Negotiating in China: Chinese indigenous concepts and its contribution to Western intercultural communication theory'

Monday, Sept. 23, 5-7 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore, Second Floor

This presentation by Lihong Wang, Ph.D., will draw on intercultural communication theories and concepts to compare Chinese and Western (with an emphasis on American) negotiating and conflict management styles. Beginning with an introduction of Chinese indigenous concepts and their applications to interpersonal and business settings in Chinese context as well as their contribution to Western intercultural communication theory development, Wang will discuss real cases that underline the challenges those from a low-context society (such as America) face when negotiating in China. The presentation offers insights to help Americans and Chinese better understand their communications and navigate the differences in cultural values to develop thriving and satisfying relationships as colleagues, customers and business partners.

About the presenter: Lihong Wang holds an M.A. in linguistics from Jilin University and Ph.D. in intercultural communication and foreign language education from Durham University.

As an associate professor in the English Department at Beijing Language and Culture University, she has taught courses on general linguistics, English lexicology, grammar, intensive reading, extensive reading, translation and interpreting. In January 2011, she began working as a resident director of the Confucius Institute at George Mason University, where she currently offers general education courses and lectures on Chinese culture. Her research interests include intercultural communication, studying abroad, intercultural citizenship education and teaching and learning beliefs in different cultures.

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