本书共分为九个单元，每个单元由以下几部分组成：Warm-up课前预热、Passage Reading篇章阅读、Exercises课后练习、Further Reading扩展阅读。本书选材真实，所有语料原汁原味，并配有习题和参考答案。
本书可作为军事高等院校跨文化交际类课程的教材使用，也可供广大官兵和英语爱好者查阅参考。

Unit 1 Culture, Communication and Intercultural Communication
Warm-up
1.1 Culture
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.2 Defining Culture
1.1.3 Characteristics of Culture
1.1.4 Conclusion
1.2 Communication
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Defining Communication and Its Characteristics
1.2.3 Relationship Between Communication and Culture
1.3 Intercultural Communication
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Defining Intercultural Communication
1.3.3 Elements of Intercultural Communication
1.3.4 Challenges of Studying Intercultural Communication
Exercises
Further Reading
Understanding Intercultural Competence
How Do Intercultural Relationships Work
Unit 2 Cultural Differences and Worldview
Warm-up
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Cultural Diversity
2.3 Cultural Differences
2.4 Worldview
2.4.1 Worldview and Religion
2.4.2 Similarities and Differences Among Religions
Exercises
Further Reading
Worldview and Culture (Africana Studies)
Unit 3 Cultural Values
Warm-up
3.1 Introduction to Cultural Values
3.2 Hofstede's Value Dimensions
3.2.1 Power Distance
3.2.2 Individualism Versus Collectivism
3.2.3 Uncertainty Avoidance
3.2.4 Masculinity-Femininity
3.2.5 Long- and Short-Term Orientation
3.2.6 Indulgence Versus Restraint
3.3 Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's Value Orientations
3.3.1 Human Nature Orientation
3.3.2 Person Nature Orientation
3.3.3 Time Orientation
3.3.4 Activity Orientation
3.3.5 Relational (Social) Orientation
3.4 Hall's High-Context and Low-Context Orientation
3.4.1 High-Context
3.4.2 Low-Context
Exercises
Further Reading
Values Studies: History and Concepts
Etic and Emic Approaches
Unit 4 Verbal Communication
Unit 5 Nonverbal Communication
Unit 6 Intercultural Adaptation
Unit 7 Military Protocol and Etiquette
Unit 8 Introduction to Top Militaries of the World
Unit 9 Laws and Regulations in Military Exchange and Cooperation