NOTE: see also cultural analysis

Articles 

10 Steps Towards Cultural Sensitivity
Assessing intercultural sensitivity in mission candidates and personnel                                      (at missioarycare.com)
Be Careful Little Hands What You Do”, by Jim Reppart
Cross-cultural understanding milestones
Culture Stress  (at missioarycare.com)
Language Shock, Culture Shock and How to Cope, by Pat Hile, Guatemala
Surviving culture stress and shock
The Deceiving Nature Of Adaptation In E-1 Situations C. Phillip Slate. Abilene Christian University

At missionarycare.com  (tons of links to article summaries)

Bate, Stuart. “Inculturation: The Local Church Emerges.” Missionalia 22:2 (August 1994): 93-117.
Benson, P. G. (1978). Measuring Cross-Cultural Adjustment: The Problem Of Criteria. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 2, 21-37.
Bourhis, R. Y., MoVSe, L. C., Perreault, S., & SenJCal, S. (1997). Towards An Interactive Acculturation Model: A Social Psychological Approach. International Journal Of Psychology, 32, 369-386.
Bradford, L., Allen, M., & Beisser, K. (2000). An Evaluation And Meta-Analysis Of Intercultural Communication Competence Research. World Communication, 29, 28-51.
Chen, G. M. & Starosta, W. J. (1997). A Review Of The Concept Of Intercultural Sensitivity. Human Communication, 1, 1-16.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2000). The Development And Validation Of The Intercultural Sensitivity Scale. Human Communication, 3, 2-14.
Chen, G. M., & Tan, L. (1995, April). A Theory Of Intercultural Sensitivity. A Paper Presented At The Annual Meeting Of The Eastern Communication Association, Philadelphia.
Chen, G., M., & Starosta, W. J. (1998). A Review Of The Concept Of Intercultural Awareness. Human Communication, 2, 27-54.
Coker, D. A., & Burgoon, J. K. (1987). Trait Versus State: A Comparison Of Dispositional And Situation Measures Of Interpersonal Communication Competence. Western Journal Of Speech Communication, 47, 364-379.
Collier, M. J. (1988). A Comparison Of Conversations Among And Between Domestic Culture Groups: How Intra- And Intercultural Competencies Vary. Communication Quarterly, 36, 122-144.
Collier, M. J. (1989). Cultural And Intercultural Communication Competence: Current Approaches And Directions For Future Research. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 13, 287-302.
Collier, M. J. (1996). Communication Competence Problematics In Ethnic Friendships. Communication Monographs, 63, 314-336.
Gao, G., & Gudykunst, W. B. (1990). Uncertainty, Anxiety, And Adaptation. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 14, 301-317.
Gudykunst, W. B., & Hammer, M. R. (1984). Comment On Abe & Wiseman: Dimensions Of Intercultural Effectiveness—Culture Specific Or Culture General. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 8, 1-10.
Gudykunst, W. B., Wiseman, R. L., & Hammer, M. R. (1977). Determinants Of A Sojourner’s Attitudinal Satisfaction: A Path Model. In B. Ruben (Ed.), Communication Yearbook 1 (Pp. 415-425). New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Press.
Guthrie, G. M., & Zektick, I. N. (1967). Predicting Performance In The Peace Corps. Journal Of Social Psychology, 71, 11-21.
Hammer, M. R. (1984). Communication Workshop On Participants’ Intercultural Communication Competence: An Exploratory Study. Communication Quarterly, 32, 252-262.
Hammer, M. R. (1987). Behavioral Dimensions Of Intercultural Effectiveness: A Replication And Extension. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 11, 65-88.
Hammer, M. R., Gudykunst, W. B., & Wiseman, R. L. (1978). Dimensions Of Intercultural Effectiveness: An Exploratory Study. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 2, 382-392.
Hammer, M. R., Nishida, H., & Wiseman, R. L. (1996). The Influence Of Situational Prototype On Dimensions Of Intercultural Communication Competence. Journal Of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 27, 267-282.
Hammer, M. R., Wiseman, R. L., Rasmussen, J., & Bruschke, J. (1998). A Test Of Anxiety/Uncertainty Management Theory: The Intercultural Adaptation Context. Communication Quarterly, 46, 309-326.
Harris, J. G. (1975). Identification Of Cross-Cultural Talent: The Empirical Approach Of The Peace Corps. Topics In Culture Learning, 3, 66-78.
Harris, J. G. (1977). Identification Of Cross-Cultural Talent: The Empirical Approach Of The Peace Corps. In R. Brislin (Ed.), Culture Learning: Concepts, Applications, And Research (Pp. 182-194). Hawaii: East-West Center Press.
Herek, G., M., & Giles, H. (2000, June). New Directions In Intercultural Communication Competence: The Process Model. Paper Presented At The Annual Meeting Of The International Communication Association, Acapulco, Mexico.
Hesselgrave, David J. “Identification–Key to Effective Communication.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly 9:4 (Summer 1973): 216-22.
Hwang, J. C., Chase, L. J., & Arden-Ogle, E. (1985, May). Communication Competence Across Three Cultures: In Search Of Similarity. Paper Presented At The Annual Meeting Of The International Communication Association, Honolulu, HI.
Kealey, D. J. (1989). A Study Of Cross-Cultural Effectiveness: Theoretical Issues, Practical Applications. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 13, 397-428.
Kim, M. S. (1993). Culture-Based Interactive Constraints In Explaining Intercultural Strategic Competence. In R. Wiseman & J. Koester (Eds.), Intercultural Communication Competence (Pp. 132-152). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Kim, Y. (1995). Cross-Cultural Adaptation: An Integrative Theory. In R. Wiseman (Ed.), Intercultural Communication Theory (Pp. 170-193). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Kim, Y. (2001). Becoming Intercultural. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Kim, Young Yun, Ed.; Gudykunst, William B., Ed. Cross-Cultural Adaptation: Current Approaches. International and Intercultural Communication Annual, v11 1987
Koester, J., & Olebe, M. (1988). The Behavioral Assessment Scale For Intercultural Communication Effectiveness. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 12, 233-246.
Landis, D., & Brislin, R. W. (Eds.) (1983). Handbook Of Intercultural Training, Volumes 1-3. New York: Pergamon.
Lustig, M. W., & Koester, J. (1999). Intercultural Competence: Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures (3rd Ed.). New York: Longman.
Lustig, M. W., & Spitzberg, B. H. (1993). Methodological Issues In The Study Of Intercultural Communication Competence. In R. Wiseman & J. Koester (Eds.), Intercultural Communication Competence (Pp. 153-167). Newbury Park , CA: Sage.
Martin, J. N. (1993). Intercultural Communication Competence: A Review. In R. Wiseman & J. Koester (Eds.), Intercultural Communication Competence (Pp. 16-32). Newbury Park , CA: Sage.
Martin, J. N. (Ed.) (1989). Special Issue: Intercultural Communication Competence. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 13 (3), 229-428.
Martin, J. N., & Hammer, M. R. (1989). Behavioral Categories Of Intercultural Communication Competence: Everyday Communicators’ Perceptions. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 13, 303-332.
Milhouse, V. H. (1993). The Applicability Of Interpersonal Communication Competence To The Intercultural Communication Context. In R. Wiseman & J. Koester (Eds.), Intercultural Communication Competence (Pp. 184-203). Newbury Park , CA: Sage.
Neuliep, J. W., & Mccroskey, J. C. (1997). The Development Of Intercultural And Interethnic Communication Apprehension Scales. Communication Research Reports, 14, 385-398.
Nida, Eugene A. “Why Are Foreigners So Queer?” International Bulletin of Missionary Research 5:3 (July 1981): 102-6.
Parks, M. R. (1976, November). Communication Competence. Paper Presented At The Annual Meeting Of The Speech Communication Association, San Francisco.
Pruegger, V. J., & Rogers, T. B. (1993). Development Of A Scale To Measure Cross-Cultural Sensitivity In The Canadian Context. Canadian Journal Of Behavioural Science, 25, 615-621.
Randolph, G., Landis, D., & Tzeng, O. (1977). The Effects Of Time And Practice Upon Culture Assimilator Training. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 1, 105-119.
Ruben, B. D. (1976). Assessing Communication Competency For Intercultural Adaptation. Group And Organization Studies, 2, 470-479.
Ruben, B. D., & Kealey, D. (1979). Behavioral Assessment Of Communication Competency And The Prediction Of Cross-Cultural Adaptation. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 3, 15-48.
Shenk, Joseph C. “Missionary Identity and Servanthood.” Missiology 1:4 (October 1973): 505-15.
Shenk, Wilbert R. “Missionary Encounter With Culture.” International Bulletin of Missionary Research 15:3 (July 1991): 104-9.
Shenk, Wilbert R. “The Changing Role of the Missionary: From Civilization to Contextualization.” In Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth, ed. C. Norman Kraus, 33-58. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1980.
Smith, M. B. (1966). Explorations In Competence: A Study Of Peace Corps Teachers In Ghana. American Psychologist, 21, 5525-556.
Spitzberg, B. H. (1988). Communication Competence: Measures Of Perceived Effectiveness. In C. Tardy (Ed.), A Handbook For The Study Of Human Communication (Pp. 67-105). Norwood, NJ: Ablex.
Spitzberg, B. H. (2000). A Model Of Intercultural Communication Competence. In L. Samovar & R. Porter (Eds.), Intercultural Communication: A Reader (9th Ed., Pp. 375-387). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Spitzberg, B. H., & Cupach, W. R. (1984). Interpersonal Communication Competence. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.
Spitzberg, B. H., & Cupach, W. R. (1989). Handbook Of Interpersonal Competence Research. New York: Springer-Verlag.
Stening, S. W. (1979). Problems In Cross-Cultural Contact: A Literature Review. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 3, 269-313.
Triandis, H. C. (1977). Subjective Culture And Interpersonal Relations Across Cultures. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences, 285, 418-434.
Wiemann, J. M. (1977). Explication And Test Of A Model Of Communicative Competence. Human Communication Research, 3, 195-213.
Wiseman, R. L., & Koester, J. (Eds.) (1993). Intercultural Communication Competence. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Wiseman, R. L., Hammer, M., & Nishida, N. (1989). Predictors Of Intercultural Communication Competence. International Journal Of Intercultural Relations, 13, 349-370.

Books

Culture Matters: The Peace Corps Cross-Cultural Workbook EXCELLENT!
“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.”

Biblio

Against Borders :  . . Books for a Multicultural World
American Cultural Patterns : A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Beyond Culture
Communicating With Strangers
Cross-Cultural Dialogues : 74 Brief Encounters With Cultural Differences
Developing Intercultural Awareness
Do’s and Taboos of Humor Around the World : Stories and Tips from Business and Life
Experiential Activities for Intercultural Learning
The Dance of Life
The Silent Language

Axtell, Roger E. (1999), Do’s and Taboos of Humor Around the World: Stories and Tips from Business and Life, New York etc.: Wiley & Sons.
Axtell, Roger E. Do’s and Taboos Around the World. 3rd ed., John Wiley& Sons; Inc., New York 1993
Axtell, Roger E. Do’s and Taboos of Hosting International Visitors. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York 1990
Axtell, Roger E. Do’s and Taboos of International Trade. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York 1989
Axtell, Roger E. Do’s and Taboos of Preparing for Your Trip Abroad. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York 1994
Axtell, Roger E. Do’s and Taboos of Public Speaking. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York 1992
Axtell, Roger E. Do’s and Taboos of Using English Around the World. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York 1995
Axtell, Roger E. Gestures: The Do’s and Taboos of Body Language Around the World. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York 1991
Becraft, Chris D The Effects Of Intercultural Training And Prior Cross-Cultural Experience On The Adaptation Of American College Students Studying In Britain (1989)
Bennett, M. J. “Towards Ethnorelativism: A Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity.” In Education for the Intercultural Experience, pp. 109-135 . Edited by R. M. Paige.Yarmouth, Maine: Intercultural Press, 1993.
Berry, J.W. , Jean S. Phinney, David L. Sam, and Paul Vedder Immigrant Youth in Cultural Transition: Acculturation, Identity, and Adaptation Across National Contexts (Mar 22, 2006)
Berry, John W. “Acculturation: Living Successfully in Two Cultures.” International Journal of Intercultural Relations 29 (2005): 697-712.
Boyacigiller, Nakiye Avdan; Goodman, Richard Alan; and Phillips, Margaret E, eds. Crossing Cultures: Insights from Master Teachers. New York: Routledge, 2003.
Chew, Jim When You Cross Cultures: Vital Issues Facing Christian Missions 1990
Chun, Kevin M.; Organista, Pamela Balls; and Marin, Gerardo, eds. Acculturation: Advances in Theory, Measurement, and Applied Research. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2002.
Cornes, Alan. Culture from the Inside Out. Yarmouth, Maine: Intercultural Press, 2004.
De Kieffer, Donald Eulette. The International Business Traveler’s Companion. Intercultural Press, Yarmouth, Maine. 1993
Elmer, Duane. Cross-Cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World. Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity, 2002.
Elmer, Duane. Cross-cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility. Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity, 2006.
Fernando, Ajith. “Missionaries Still Needed—But of a Special Kind.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly 24 (January 1988): 19-20.
Frederick, Suzanne Cross-Cultural Adaptation Manual (1978)
Griffiths, Michael. Lambs Dancing with Wolves: A Manual for Christian Workers Overseas. London: Monarch, 2001.
Harley, David C. Preparing to Serve: Training for Cross-Cultural Mission. Pasadena, California: William Carey Library, 1995.
Hess, Daniel J. The Whole World Guide to Culture Learning
Hess, Melissa Brayer, Patricia Linderman The Expert Expatriate: Your Guide to Successful Relocation Abroad : Moving 2002
Janssen, Gretchen Women on the Move: A Christian Perspective on Cross-Cultural Adaptation (Jan 1992)
Janssen, Gretchen Women Overseas: A Christian Perspective On Cross-Cultural Adaptation (1989)
Jones, Marge, and Jones, E. Grant. Psychology of Missionary Adjustment. Springfield, Missouri: Logion Press, 1995.
Kim , Young Yun Communication and Cross-Cultural Adaptation: An Interdisciplinary Theory (Intercommunication Series, No 1 (May 1988)
Kim, Young Yun and William B. Gudykunst Cross-Cultural Adaptation: Current Approaches (International and Intercultural Communication Annual) (Feb 1, 1988)
Kim, Young Yun Becoming Intercultural: An Integrative Theory of Communication and Cross-Cultural Adaptation (Current Communication: An Advanced Text) (Nov 29, 2000)
Knell, Marion Surviving the Culture Shock of Re-Entry
Levy, Patricia. Culture Shock: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette. Ireland. Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company, Portland, Oregon 1996
Lingenfelter, and Marvin Mayers Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships
Marx, Elisabeth. Breaking Through Culture Shock: What You Need to Succeed in International Business.. London: Nicholas Brealey, 1999.
Moreau, Scott A. “Enculturation.” In Evangelical Dictionary of World Mission, pp. 309-310. Edited by Scott Moreau, Harold Netland, and Charles Van Engen. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 2000.
Navara, Geoffrey S., and James, Susan. “Sojourner Adjustment: Does Missionary Status Affect Acculturation?” International Journal of Intercultural Relations 26 (2002): 695-709.
Nikolarea, Ekaterini Young Yun Kim, Becoming Intercultural: An Integrative Theory of Communication and Cross-Cultural Adaptation (Book Review): An article from: Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies(2005)
Pedersen, Paul. The Five Stages of Culture Shock: Critical Incidents Around the World. Contributions in Psychology, No. 25.Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 1995.
Sheffield, Dan. “Assessing Intercultural Sensitivity in Mission Candidates and Personnel.” Evangelical Missions Quarterly 43 (January 2007): 22-28.
Spenader, Allison Jayne Cross-cultural adaptation and language acquisition in high school study abroad (Sweden) : (Dissertation) (2006)
Storti, Craig The Art of Crossing Cultures:How to Effectively Interact With Your New Culture Nicholas Brealey Intercultural, June 2001 (2nd ed), 169 pages
Triandis, Harry C. Interpersonal Behavior. Monterey, California: Brooks/Cole Publishing, 1977.
Ward, Colleen, Stephen Bochner, And Adrian Furnham (2001) The Psychology Of Culture Shock, Second Edition.

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