Professional Communication [electronic resource] : Collaboration between Academics and Practitioners /
Kong, Kenneth C. C.
Cheng, Winnie.
Hong Kong [China] : Hong Kong University Press, $cc2009
This book presents ten studies of communication practices in a variety of professional contexts. By drawing on diverse methodologies from fields such as conversation analysis, intercultural communication, and organizational studies, the essays here examine how language is constructed, managed, and consumed in various professional situations, ranging from academic settings to business negotiations.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Methodological and conceptual issues -- Professional communication in the Asia-Pacific Region -- Professional communication in other regions -- Notes -- Reference -- Index.
This book presents ten studies of communication practices in a variety of professional contexts. By drawing on diverse methodologies from fields such as conversation analysis, intercultural communication, and organizational studies, the essays here examine how language is constructed, managed, and consumed in various professional situations, ranging from academic settings to business negotiations.
Description based on print version record.
Academic-industrial collaboration.
Research and development partnership.
Communication of technical information.
Academic language.
Professional employees
Communication in organizations.