Praise for previous edition:"This is an excellent introduction and a very important contribution to the field. I have not found in other recent publications such extensive and wide-ranging examples of relevant research used to support the arguments put forward."Jane Woodin, University of Sheffield, International Journal of Applied Linguistics".engaging to readers who are carried away by the book to such an extent that they cannot but feel themselves vicariously involved in the intercultural communication explored by the author, equipped with her rich experience, first-hand examples and insightful case analysis, and engrossed in the writing of the book with its reader friendly language and style."Zhao Ming, China University of Mining and Technology, Discourse and SocietyThis popular introduction to intercultural communication in super-diverse societies provides a comprehensive easy-to-read overview.Combining perspectives from discourse analysis and sociolinguistics, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with a comprehensive, up-to-date and critical overview of the field of intercultural communication.Ingrid Piller explains communication in context using two main approaches. The first treats cultural identity, difference and similarity as discursive constructions.

The second, informed by bilingualism studies, highlights the use and prestige of different languages and language varieties as well as the varying access that speakers have to them. Linguistics students will find this book a useful tool for studying language and globalization as well as applied linguistics.Key features of the new edition include: * A new chapter devoted to 'Intercultural Communication in School' explores intercultural communication in teaching and learning* An overview of key theoretical discussions related to language in super-diverse contexts* Learning objectives, key points, exercises and suggestions for further reading in each chapter* Case studies from around the world* Reader-friendly, accessible styleIngrid Piller is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. Ingrid has published widely on the sociolinguistics of language learning, multilingualism and intercultural communication. She blogs about her research at www.languageonthemove.org.