Supercomplexity in Interaction: An Introduction to the 4Es
Language: English
Communication Studies Education General Language Arts Language Arts & Disciplines Linguistics Psychology Social Psychology Subjects Teaching
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
Published: Nov 8, 2019
Description:
This book aims to explore the supercomplexity of interaction and to suggest ways of teaching about this supercomplexity in various settings, including intercultural communication and language-learning. Using complex systems theory, the author argues that interaction is actually a supercomplex adaptive system which interconnects a number of different complex systems (the 4 Expression, Encounter, Education, Emotion) to give it meaning. She then draws on the concept of heartfulness to promote different ways of understanding and teaching the supercomplexity of interaction. This book will be of interest to language educators and students, as well as scholars of intercultural communication. ****