Biographic Sketch of Guo-Ming Chen
Guo-Ming Chen is Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Rhode Island. He was the recipient of the 1987 outstanding dissertation award presented by the SCA International and Intercultural Communication Division. Chen is the founding president of the Association for Chinese Communication Studies. He served as Chair of the ECA Intercultural Communication Interest Group and at-large member of the SCA Legislative Council, and currently the Executive Diretor of the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies. He is also the co-editor of Intercultural Communication Studies, China Media Research, and International and Intercultural Communication Annual, and serves on the editorial board of different professional journals.
His primary research interests are in intercultural/organizational communication, including the areas of global communication, intercultural communication competence, Chinese communication behaviors, and conflict management and negotiations. In addition to receiving various awards and honors, Chen has published over 100 papers and essays in Communication Yearbook, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Communication Quarterly, China Media Research, Human Communication, Communication Research Reports, Intercultural Communication Studies, The Howard Journal of Communications, Journal of Psychology, and other magazines and newspapers.
Chen (co)authored and (co)edited over 30 books and journal special issues, including Foundations of Intercultural Communication, Communication and Global Society, Communication Theories, Communication Research Methods, Dialogue among Diversities, Chinese Conflict Management and Resolution, A Concise English-Chinese Dictionary of Communication Studies, Introduction to Intercultural Communication (in Chinese), Theories and Principles of Chinese Communication (in Chinese), An Introduction to Media Literacy (in Chinese), Chinese Perspective of Conflict Management and Resolution, Asian Perspective of Culture and communication, and others.
Chen continues to be active in scholarship and in professional, university, and community services.
Degree Earned
Ph.D. Kent State University, 1987,
Communication Studies
Dissertation: Dimensions of Intercultural Communication Competence
M.A. University of New Mexico, 1983,
Communication Studies
Thesis: A Comparative Study of Value Orientations of Chinese and American
Families
B.A. Chinese Culture University,
1977, English Language and Literature
Chronological History Of Prior Employment
1986-Present University of Rhode Island, Professor
Teaching: Intercultural/
interpersonal/small group/business/organizational communication, research
methods,
public speaking, managing cultural differences in
organizations, and communication and global society.
2003-2004 Visiting Professor, Tzu
Chi University, Taiwan
1996 Visiting Scholar, Hong Kong Baptist
University
1985-1986 Kent State University, Teaching Fellow
1983-1985 Kent State University, Research
Assistant
1981-1983 University of New Mexico, M.A. Program
1979-1981 Handbags Unlimited Co. Ltd., Manager
and Export Salesman
1979-1981 Shuan Yuan Association, part-time
lecturer
Awards And Honors
2008-present Executive Director, International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies.
2011 Special Contribution award, China Association for Intercultural Communication (plaque).
2007-10 Visiting chair professor (2 months per year), South China University of Technology (with $30,000 research grant).
2009 Outstanding Research award, University of Rhode Island (plaque).
2007 IAICS Board member (plaque).
2007 Senior Consultant, Multicultural Discourse Center, Zhejiang University. (certificate)
2006 Adjunct Professor, Shanghai University (2006-2009).
2005 Excellent Service Award of the Association for Chinese Communication Studies.
2004 Editor, International and Intercultural Communication Annual (2001-2004) (plaque)
2003 Advisory board member, International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (plaque)
2002 Editorial supervisor, Chinese Journal of Communication Research (certificate).
2001 Outstanding Research Award, University of Rhode Island (plaque)
1997 National Communication Association, service for the NCA Legislative Council (plaque).
1996 New England ROC Scholar and Student Academic Forum, speaker (plaque)
1995 Eastern Communication Association, top paper
1995 Eastern Communication Association, convention planner (plaque)
1994 Arts & Science Dean's Research grant.
1994 URI Foundation Competitive grant for Cross-cultural adjustment Center.
1993 Cultural Diversity competition Award
1992 Eastern Communication Association, top pa
1992 FIPSE grant ($208,000) for “Global classroom: Internationalizing the business curriculum via e-mail debate (with Chai Kim, Steve Wood, and Linda Shamoon).
1991 World Chinese Language Association, thesis award
1989 Chinese American Academic & Professional Association, thesis award
1988 Speech Communication Association, outstanding dissertation award (plaque)
1986 Kent State University, dissertation fellowship
Refereed Articles
Chen, G. M. (with R. Sawyer) (2012). The impact of new social media on intercultural
adaptation. Intercultural communication Studies, 21(2), 151-169.
Chen, G. M. (2012). The impact of new media on intercultural communication in global context.
China Media Research, 8(2), 1-10.
Chen, G. M. (2012). Theorizing intercultural adaptation. Academic Research , issue 1, 130-138.
Chen, G. M. (2011). An introduction to key concepts in understanding the Chinese: Harmony as
the foundation of Chinese communication. China Media Research, 7(4), 1-12.
Chen, G. M. (with X. Lu) (2011). Language change and value orientations in Chinese culture.
China Media Research, 7(3), 56-63.
Chen, G. M. (2011). Theorizing contextuality of intercultural communication. Communication
Research and Research, 1(2), 13-24.
Chen, G. M., Chang, C., & Tong, Y. (2011). Letters to silent teachers in Tzu Chi Medical
School: A spiritual interaction. Death Studies . 35, 441-454.
Chen, G. M., (with W. J. Starosta) (2011). Expanding the circumference of intercultural
communication study. In R. T. Halualani & T. K. Nakayama (Eds.), The handbook of
critical intercultural communication (pp. 130-146). West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
Chen, G. M. (2010). The germination and development of key concepts and discipline of
intercultural communication study. Academic Research, No. 11, 141-148.
Chen, G. M. (with T. Portalla) (2010). The development and validation of the intercultural
effectiveness scale. Intercultural Communication Studies, 19(3), 21-37.
Chen, G. M. (2010). The impact of intercultural sensitivity on ethnocentrism and intercultural
communication apprehension. Intercultural Communication Studies, 19(1), 1-9.
Chen, G. M., & Zhang, K. (2010). New media and cultural identity in the global society. In R.
Taiwo (Ed.), Handbook of research on discourse behavior and digital communication:
Language structures and social interaction (pp. 801-815). Hershey, PA: Information
Science Reference.
Chen, G. M., & Yu, T. (2009). The impact of TV viewing motivations on psychological and socio-
cultural adjustment: A pilot Study. American Journal of Media Psychology, 2(1/2), 211-222.
Chen, G. M. (2009). On identity: An alternative view. China Media Research, 5(4), 109-118.
Chen, G. M. (2009). Chinese harmony theory. In S. Littlejohn & K. Foss (Eds.), Encyclopedia of
communication theory (pp. 95-96). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Chen, G. M. (2009). Competence theories. In S. Littlejohn & K. Foss (Eds.), Encyclopedia of
communication theory (pp. 148-152). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Chen, G. M. (2009). Intercultural communication competence. In S. Littlejohn & K. Foss (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of communication theory (pp. 529-532). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Chen, G. M. (2009). Beyond the dichotomy of communication studies. Journal of Asian
Communication, 19(4), 398-411.
Chen, G. M. (2009). Toward an I Ching model of communication. China Media Research, 5(3),
72-81.
Chen, G. M., & An, R. (2009). A Chinese model of intercultural leadership competence. In D. K.
Deardorff (Ed.), The SAGE Handbook of intercultural competence (pp. 196-208).
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Chen, G. M. (2009) (with Xiao, X.). Communication competence and moral competence: A
Confucian perspective. Journal of Multicultural Discourses, 4(1), 61-74.
Chen, G. M. (with W. J. Starosta) (2009). Feeling homesick at home: A dialogue. China Media
Research, 5(1), 87-94.
Chen, G. M. (2008). Bian (Change): A perpetual discourse of I Ching . Intercultural
Communication Studies, 17(4), 7-16.
Chen, G. M. (2008). Ya zhou chuan bo yan jiu mu qian de qing kuang he fa zhan qu xiang.
Journal of Contemporary Chinese Discourse Studies (dang dai zhong guo hua yu yan
jiu), 1(1), 13-30.
Chen, G. M., Chou, D., Pan, B., & Chang, C. (2008). An analysis of Tzu Chi’s public
communication campaign on body donation. China Media Research,4(1), 56-61.
Chen, G. M. (with Y. Tong) (2008). Intercultural sensitivity and conflict management styles in
cross-cultural organizational situations. Intercultural Communication Studies, 17(2) , 149-
161.
Chen, G. M. (2007). The impact offeng shui on Chinese communication. China Media
Research,3(4), 102-109.
Chen, G. M. (2007). Media (literacy) education in the United States. China Media Research,
3(3), 87-103.
Chen, G. M. (2007). Lun quan qiu chuan bon neng li mo shi (On global communication
competence). Xin Hua Wen Zhai, 2, 144-148.
Chen, G. M. (2007). Where to now for communication studies in Chinese societies (zhong hua
chuang bo xue wang he chu qu). Communication & Society, 3, 157-174.
Chen, G. M. (2007) (with Janet Long). The impact of internet usage on adolescent self-identity
development. China Media Research, 3(1), 99-109.
Chen, G. M. (2007) (with J. R. Salisbury). An examination of the relationship between
conversation sensitivity and listening styles. Intercultural Communication Studies, 16(1),
251-262.
Chen, G. M. (2006). Asian communication studies: What and where to now. The Review of
Communication, 6(4), 295-311.
Chen, G. M. (2006). Enhance intercultural communication competence. China Media Research,
2(3), 100-101.
Chen, G. M. (2006). Lun quan qiu chuan bon neng li mo shi (On global communication
competence). Zhejiang Social Sciences, 4, 131-139.
Chen, G. M. (2006) (with S. Liu & Q. Liu). Through the lenses of organizational culture: A
comparison of state-owned enterprises and joint ventures in China. China Media
Research, 2(2), 15-24.
Chen, G. M. (2006). Toward a Pure Land: An Analysis of Shared Stories of Jing Si Abode.
Intercultural Communication Studies, 15(3), 66-75.
Chen, G. M. (2006) (with J. Mundorf). Transculturation of visual signs: A case analysis of the
swastika. Intercultural Communication Studies, 15(2), 33-47.
Chen, G. M., & Miike, Y. (2006). Ferment and future of communication studies in Asia: Chinese
and Japanese perspectives. China Media Research, 2(1), 1-12.
Chen, G. M. (2005) (with S. Liu). Newspaper coverage of Chinese and group perception of
Chinese immigratnts. Australian Journalism Review, 27(2), 135-149.
Chen. G. M. (2005). A model of global communication competence. China Media Research, 1,
3-11.
Chen, G. M. (2005). Teaching communication with a foreign accent. Intercultural
Communication Studies, 14(2), 14-22.
Chen, G. M. (2005) (with W. J. Starosta). Where to now for intercultural communication: A
dialogue. International and Intercultural Communication Annual, 28, 3-13.
Chen, G. M. (2005) (with W. J. Starosta). Intercultural listening: Collected reflections, collated
refractions. International and Intercultural Communication Annual, 28, 274-285.
Chen, G. M. (with W. Fritz, A. Graf, J. Hentze, & A. Möllenberg) (2005). An examination of
Chen and Starosta’s Model of Intercultural Sensitivity in Germany and United States.
Intercultural Communication Studies, 14(1), 53-64.
Chen, G. M., (2004). The two faces of Chinese communication. Human Communication, 7, 25-
36.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2004). Communication among Cultural Diversities: A Dialogue.
International and Intercultural Communication Annual, 27, 3-16.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2003). Asian approaches to human communication: A dialogue.
Intercultural Communication Studies, 12(4), 1-15.
Chen, G. M (with Rueyling Chuang) (2003). Buddhist perspectives and human communication.
Intercultural Communication Studies, 12(4), 65-80.
Chen, G. M. (2003) (with W. J. Starosta). “Ferment,” an ethic of caring, and the corrective power
of dialogue. International and Intercultural Communication Annual, 26, 3-23.
Chen, G. M. (2003) (with W. J. Starosta). On theorizing difference: Culture as centrism.
International and Intercultural Communication Annual, 26, 277-287.
Chen, G. M. (2003). Chinese communication research: 2000-2003. China Media Reports, 3, 37-
51.
Chen, G. M. (2002) (with W. Fritz and A. Mollenberg). Measuring intercultural sensitivity in
different cultural context. Intercultural Communication Studies, 11(2), 165-176.
Chen, G. M., & Chen, V. (2002). An examination of PRC business negotiations.
Communication Research Reports, 19, 399-408.
Chen, G. M. (2002). The past, present, and future of Chinese communication study. China Media
Reports, 2, 4-12.
Chen, G. M., & Chung, J. (2002). Superiority and seniority: A case analysis of decision making
in a Taiwanese religious group. Intercultural Communication Studies, 11(1), 41-56.
Chen, G. M., & Holt, R. (2002). Persuasion through the water metaphor in Dao De Jing .
Intercultural Communication Studies, 11(1), 153-171.
Chen, G. M. (2001). An examination of overseas Chinese communication studies. Mass
Communication Research, 69, 1-28.
Chen, G. M. (2001). Toward transcultural understanding: A harmony theory of Chinese
communication. In V. H. Milhouse, M. K. Asante, and P. O. Nwosu (Eds.), Transcultural
realities: Interdisciplinary perspectives on cross-cultural relations (pp. 55-70). Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2000). The development and validation of the intercultural
sensitivity scale. Human Communication, 3, 1-15.
Chen, G. M., & Zhong, M. (2000). Dimensions of Chinese compliance-gaining strategies.
Human Communication, 3, 97-109.
Chen, G. M. (2000) (with L. Liu). Assessing Chinese Conflict Management Styles in Joint
ventures. Intercultural Communication Studies, 9, 71-88.
Chen, G. M., Ryan, K., & Chen, C. (2000). The determinants of conflict management among
Chinese and Americans. Intercultural Communication Studies, 9, 163-175.
Chen, G. M. (1999) (with W. Sun). Dimensions of difficulties Mainland Chinese students
encounter in the United State. Intercultural Communication Studies, 9, 19-30.
Chen, G. M. (1999). An overview of communication theory and research. Mass Communication
Research, 58, 257-268.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (1998-9). A review of the concept of intercultural awareness.
Human Communication, 2, 27-54.
Chen, G. M. (1998). Intercultural communication via e-mail debate. The Edge: The E-Journal
of intercultural Relations, 1 (4).
http://www.interculturalrelations.com/v1i4Fall1998/f98chen.htm
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (1997-8). Chinese conflict management and resolution:
Overview and implications. Intercultural Communication Studies, 7, 1-16.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (1997). A review of the concept of intercultural sensitivity.
Human Communication, 1, 1-16.
Chen, G. M. (1996). I Ching Ba Kua and the development of interpersonal relationship.
Chinese Yi-Ching Learning, 202, 64-68.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (1996). Intercultural communication competence: A synthesis.
Communication Yearbook 19, 353-383.
Chen, G. M. (1995). A model of intercultural communication competence. Mass
Communication Research, 50, 81-96.
Chen, G. M. (1995). Differences in self-disclosure patterns among Americans versus Chinese: A
comparative study. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 26 , 84-91.
Chen, G. M., & Wood, S. (1994). E-mail debate as a tool of learning. Speech Communication
Teacher, 9, 15-16.
Chen, G. M. (1994). Social desirability as a predictor of argumentativeness and communication
apprehension. Journal of Psychology, 128 , 433-438.
Chen, G. M., & Chung, J. (1994). The impact of Confucianism on organizational
communication. Communication Quarterly, 42, 93-105.
Chen, G. M. (1993). Self-disclosure as a predictor of Asian students' abilities to cope with social
difficulties. Journal of Psychology, 127 , 603-610.
Chen, G. M. (1993). Intercultural communication education: A classroom case. Speech
Communication Annual, 7, 33-46.
Chen, G. M. (1992). A test of intercultural communication competence. Intercultural
Communication Studies, 2, 63-82.
Chen, G. M. (1992). Communication adaptability and interaction involvement as predictors of
cross-cultural adjustment. Communication Research Report, 9, 33-42.
Chen, G. M. (1992). Change of Chinese family value orientations in the United States. Journal
of Overseas Chinese Studies, 2, 111-121.
Chen, G. M. (1990). Intercultural communication Competence: Some perspectives of research.
The Howard Journal of Communications, 2, 243-261.
Chen, G. M. (1989). Relationships of the dimensions of intercultural communication
competence. Communication Quarterly, 37, 118-133.
Books
Chen, G. M. (Eds.). (2011). Key concepts in understanding the Chinese [Special issue]. China
Media Research, 7(4), 1-106.
Chen, G. M., X-s., Xiao, L. Wei, P. W. Lee, S. Liu, & M-h., Lee (2011). Communication
theories. Taipei, Taiwan: Wunan.
Chen, G. M. (2010). The rhythm of life. Hong Kong: China Review Academic Publishers.
Chen, G. M., W. C. Peng, Y. J. Ye, & R. An (2010). Communication research methods. Taipei,
Taiwan: Wiseman.
Chen, G. M. (with S. Liu) (Eds.). (2010). Communicating health: People, culture and context
[Special issue]. China Media Research, 6(4), 1-118.
Chen, G. M. (with Y. Miike) (Eds.) (2010). Theorizing Asian communication: Emerging and
evolving perspectives [Special Section]. China Media Research, 6(3), 76- 117.
Chen, G. M., & An, R. (2010). Keywords of intercultural communication . Beijing: China Social
Sciences Press.(In Chinese)
Chen, G. M. (2010). A study of intercultural communication competence . Hong Kong: China
Review Academic Publishers.
Chen, G. M. (2010). Study on Chinese communication behaviors. Hong Kong: China Review
Academic Publishers.
Chen, G. M. (2010). Foundations of intercultural communication competence. Hong Kong:
China Review Academic Publishers.
Chen, G. M. (2009). Foundations of intercultural communication. Shanghai: Hua Dong Normal
University Press. (in Chinese)
Chen, G. M. (with D. F. Fang & C. C. Chang) (2009). Interpersonal relationship and
communication. Taipei, Taiwan: WuNan. (in Chinese)
Chen, G. M., & Xiao, X-s. (Eds.).(2008). Construction of harmonious society: A communication
perspective [Special issue]. China Media Research, 4(4), 1-118.
Chen, G. M. (2009). Essays on Death and Living (in Chinese). Hong Kong: China Review
Academic Publishers.
Chen, G. M.(Ed.) (2007). Communication and culture in global context [Special issue].
Intercultural Communication Studies, 16(1), 1-262.
Chen, G. M., & Y. Y. Tang (Eds.) (2006). Culture, language, and globalization [Special
issue]. Intercultural Communication Studies, 15(2), 1-250.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2005). Foundations of Intercultural Communication. Lanham,
MD: University Press of America .
Chen, G. M. (with W. J. Starosta) (Eds.) (2005). Taking Stock in Intercultural Communication:
Where To Now? Intercultural Communication Annual, Vol. 28]. Washington, DC:
National Communication Association.
Chen, G. M. (with D. Chou) (Eds.) (2005). Principle and practice of media literacy (in
Chinese). Taipei : WuNan.
Chen, G. M., & Chen, H. H. (2005). An introduction to human communication (in Chinese).
. Taipei : Jiuliu.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (Eds.) (2004). Dialogue Among Diversity.[International and
Intercultural Communication Annual, Vol. 27]. Washington, DC: National
Communication Association.
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Chen, G. M. (Ed.) (2004). Theories and principles of Chinese communication (in Chinese).
Taipei : WuNan.
Chen, G. M., & Miike, Y. (Eds.) (2003). Asian approaches to human communication. A special
issue of Intercultural Communication Studies, 12(4) .
Chen, G. M. (with W. J. Starosta) (Eds.) (2003). Ferment in the Intercultural field:
Axiology/value/praxis. [International and Intercultural Communication Annual, Vol.
26].Thousand Oaks , CA : Sage
Chen, G. M. (2003). An introduction to intercultural communication (in Chinese). Taipei:
WuNan.
Chen, G. M. (Ed.) (2002). Culture and communication: An East Asian Perspective [Special
issue]. Intercultural Communication Studies, 11(1), 1-171.
Chen, G. M. (2002). A concise English-Chinese dictionary of communicati on studies. Taipei:
WuNan.
Chen, G. M., & Ma, R. (Eds.) (2002). Chinese conflict management and resolution. Westport,
CT : Ablex.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (Eds.) (2000). Communication and global society. New York:
Peter Lang.
Chen, G. M. (Ed.) (2000). Chinese conflict management in intercultural context [Special
issue]. Intercultural Communication Studies, 9(1), 1-175.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (1998). Foundations of intercultural communication . Needham
Heights , MA : Allyn & Bacon.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (1998). Instructor’s Manual: Foundations of intercultural
communication. Needham Heights , MA : Allyn & Bacon.
Chen, G. M. (Ed.) (1997-8). Chinese conflict management and resolution [Special
issue]. Intercultural Communication Studies, 7(1), 1-168.
Chen, G. M. (Ed.) (1994). New Horizon English-Chinese Dictionary . Taipei: Chien Yeh.
Chen, G. M. (Ed.) (1992, 2nd Edition). Acme Pocket English-Chinese Dictionary . Taipei:
Acmelex.
Book Chapters
Chen, G. M., & Young, P. (2012). Intercultural communication competence. In A. Goodboy &
K. Shultz (Eds.), Introduction to communication: Translating scholarship into
meaningful practice (pp. 175-188). Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt.
Chen, G. M., & Dai, X-d. (2012). New media and asymmetry in cultural identity negotiation. In
P. H. Cheong, J. N. Martin, & L. Macfadyen, L. (Eds), New Media and Intercultural
Communication: Identity, Community and Politics. New York: Peter Lang.
Chen, G. M. (2012). An alternative view of identity. In L. A. Samovar, R. E. Porter, & E. R.
McDaniel (Eds.), Intercultural communication: A reader (pp. 95-103). Boston, MA:
Wadsworth.
Chen, G. M.(with X-s. Xiao) (2012). A Confucian perspective of communication competence.
In L. A. Samovar, R. E. Porter, & E. R. McDaniel (Eds.), Intercultural communication: A
reader (pp. 435-444). Boston, MA: Wadsworth.
Chen, G. M. (2011). Moving beyond the dichotomy of communication studies: Boundary
wisdom as the key. In G. Wang (Ed.), De-Westernizing communication research:
Altering questions and changing frameworks (pp. 157-171). New York: Routledge.
Chen, G. M. (2010). On identity: An alternative view. In X-d. Dai & S. J. Kulich (Eds.), Identity
and intercultural communication (I): Theoretical and contextual construction (pp. 23-
51). Shanghai, PR China: Shanghai Foreign Language Learning Press.
Chen, G. M. (2010). Toward a I Ching model of communication. In Y. Z. You (Ed.),
Intercultural studies: New frontiers (pp. 3-19). Beijing, China: Foreign Language
Teaching and Research Press.
Chen, G. M. (with V. C. Sheer) (2010). Performance appraisal in Hong Kong subsidiaries
versus in their U.S. parent companies: Culture, communication, and appraisal
effectiveness. In M. B. Hinner (Ed.), The interface of business and culture (pp. 141-158).
New York: Peter Lang.
Chen, G. M. (2010). The germination and development of intercultural communication concepts
and discipline. In R. An & S-h. Cui (Eds.), Cultural dialogue: Chinese culture and cross-
cultural communication (pp. 1-22). Beijing: Beijing University Press. (In Chinese)
Chen, G. M. (2009). Intercultural effectiveness. In L. A. Samovar, R. E. Porter, & E. R.
McDaniel (Eds.), Intercultural communication: A reader (pp. 393-401). Boston, MA:
Wadsworth.
Chen, G. M. (2008). Beyond the dichotomy of communication studies . In College of
Communication, National Chengchi University (Ed.), International conference: De-
westernizing communication research: What is the next step? (pp. 1-29). Taipei, Taiwan.
Chen, G-M, (with M. S. Kim & A. Miyahara) (2008). "Communication as an Academic Field:
East Asia." The International Encyclopedia of Communication. Donsbach, Wolfgang
(ed). Blackwell Publishing, 2008. Blackwell Reference Online. 27 October 2008
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Chen, G. M. (2008). Lun feng shui dui hua ren chuan bo de ying xiang. In J. Z. Edmonson
(Ed.), Asiacentric theories of communication (chuan bo li lunn de ya zhou shi wei) (pp.
294-311). Hangzhou, China: Zhejiang University Press.
Chen, G. M. & Miike, Y. (2008). Ya zhou chuan boy an jiu de peng bo fa zhan yu wei lai:
zhong guo shi jiao yu rub en shi jiao. In J. Z. Edmonson (Ed.), Asiacentric theories of
communication (chuan bo li lunn de ya zhou shi wei) (pp. 62-86). Hangzhou, China:
Zhejiang University Press.
Chen, G. M. & Starosta,, W. J. (2008). Yi ge you guan ren lei chuan bo de ya zhou yan jiu fang
fa dui hua. In J. Z. Edmonson (Ed.), Asiacentric theories of communication (chuan bo li
lunn de ya zhou shi wei) (pp. 44-61). Hangzhou, China: Zhejiang University Press.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2008). Intercultural communication competence: A synthesis.
In M. K. Asante, Y. Miike, & J. Yin (Eds.), The global intercultural communication
reader (pp. 215-237). New York: Routledge.
Chen, G. M. (2008). Intercultural communication. In S. Lu (Ed.), Communication studies (pp.
194-217). Beijing: Ren Min University Press.
Chen, G. M. (2007). Quan qiu chuan bo neng li mo shi. In J. Z. Edmonson (Ed.), Selected
international papers in intercultural communication (guo ji kua wen hua chuan bo jing
xuan wen xuan) (pp. 16-34). Hangzhou, China: Zhejiang University Press.
Chen, G. M. (2007). Intercultural communication studies by ACCS scholars on the Chinese. In
S. J. Kulich & M. H. Prosser (Eds.), Intercultural perspectives on Chinese
communication (pp. 302-337). Shanghai: Shanghai Foreign Language Education.
Chen, G. M. (2007). Media education. In S. Lu & J. H. Hong (Eds.), Frontiers and critiques of
mass communication research in the West (pp. 196-217). Beijing: Ren Min University
Press.
Chen, G. M. (2007). A review of the concept of intercultural effectiveness. In M. Hinner (Ed.),
The influence of culture in the world of business (pp. 95-116). Germany: Peter Lang.
Chen, G. M. (with Jensen Chung) (2007). The relationship between cultural context and
electronic-mail Usage. In M. Hinner (Ed.), The role of communication in business
transactions and relationships (pp. 279-292). Germany: Peter Lang.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2006). Intercultural awareness. In L. A. Samovar, R. E. Porter,
and E. R. McDaniel (Eds.), Intercultural communication: A reader (pp. 357-366).
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Chen, G. M. (2005) Media and public opinion survey. In D. F. Chou & G. M. Chen (Eds.),
Principle and practice of media literacy (pp. 269-303). Taipei: WuNan.
Chen, G. M. (2004). An introduction to Chinese communication studies. In G. M. Chen (Ed.),
Theories and principles of Chinese communication (pp. 3-25). Taipei: WuNan.
Chen, G. M. (2004). The eight trigrams of Yi Ching and the development of human
relationship. In G. M. Chen (Ed.), Theories and principles of Chinese communication
(pp. 203-229). Taipei: WuNan.
Chen, G. M., & Chung, J. (2004). The impact of Confucianism on organizational
communication. In G. M. Chen (Ed.), Theories and principles of Chinese communication
(pp. 245-264). Taipei: WuNan.
Chen, G. M. (2004). Harmony and Chinese communication behaviors. In G. M. Chen (Ed.),
Theories and principles of Chinese communication (pp. 337-362). Taipei: WuNan.
Chen, G. M. (2004). Feng shui and Chinese communication studies. In G. M. Chen (Ed.),
Theories and principles of Chinese communication (pp. 483-502). Taipei: WuNan.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2003). A review of the concept of intercultural awareness. In L.
A. Samovar and R. E. Porter (Eds.), Intercultural communication: A reader (pp. 344-
353). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Chen, G. M. (2002). Problems and prospect of Chinese communication study . In W. Jia, X. Lu,
& D. R. Heisey (Eds.), Chinese communication theory and research: Reflections, new
frontiers, and new directions (pp. 255-268). Westport, CT: Ablex.
Chen, G. M. (2002). The impact of harmony on Chinese conflict management. In G. M. Chen &
R. Ma (Eds.), Chinese conflict management and resolution (pp. 3-19). Westport, CT:
Ablex.
Chen, G. M. (2002) (with S. Liu). Collaboration over avoidance: Conflict management
strategies in state-owned enterprises in China. In G. M. Chen & Ringo Ma (Eds.),
Chinese conflict management and resolution (pp. 163-182). Westport, CT: Ablex.
Chen, G. M. (2000). Globalization and intercultural communication competence. In Shapes of
future: Global communication in the 21 st century - proceedings of the 2000 International
Communication Conference (pp. 51-64). Taipei, Taiwan.
Chen, G. M. (2000). Global communication via internet: An educational application. In G. M.
Chen and W. J. Starosta (Eds.), Communication and global society (pp. 1-16). New York:
Peter Lang.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2000). Communication and global society: An introduction. In
G. M. Chen and W. J. Starosta (Eds.), Communication and global society (pp. 1-16). New
York: Peter Lang.
Chen, G. M. (2000) (with W. J. Starosta). Listening across diversity in global society. In G. M.
Chen and W. J. Starosta (Eds.), Communication and global society (pp. 279-293). New
York: Peter Lang.
Chen, G. M., & Starosta, W. J. (2000). Intercultural sensitivity. In L. A. Samovar and R. E.
Porter (Eds.), Intercultural communication: A reader (pp. 406-413). Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth.
Chen, G. M. (1999). Differences in self-disclosure patterns among Americans versus Chinese:
A comparative study. In S. Mortenson (Ed.), Cross-cultural communication: An Eastern
perspective (pp. 150-159). Beijing, China: Chinese Social Science.
Chen, G. M. (1998). A Chinese model of human relationship development. In B. L. Hoffer and
H. H. Koo (Eds.), Cross-cultural
communication East and West in the
San Antonio, TX: Institute for Cross-Cultural Research.
Chen, G. M. (1998). Intercultural sensitivity: A commentary. In D. W. Klopf. Intercultural
encounters (p. 259). Englewood, CO: Morton.
Chen, G. M., & Wood, S. (1998). E-mail debate as a tool of learning. In S. E. Lucas (Ed.),
Selections from the Speech Communication Teacher (pp. 2-3). Boston, MA: McGraw-
Hill.
Chen, G. M., & Chung, J. (1997). The five Asian dragons: Management behaviors and
organizational communication. In L. A. Samovar and R. E. Porter (Eds.), Intercultural
communication: A reader (pp. 317-328). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Chen, G. M. (1994). The spirit of Taoism and modern life. In J. F. S. Wei (Ed.). Proceedings
of the 1994 Southern New England Science & Technology Exchange Conference (pp.
515-520). Hartford, CT: SNEASTE.
Chen, G. M. (1994). Language acquisition and cultural values: Theory and practice of overseas
Chinese education. In World Chinese Association (Ed.), A collection of essays on world
Chinese education (pp. 183-195). Taipei: Shuei Shen.
Chen, G. M. (1993). Confucian thoughts and organizational life. In J. F. S. Wei (Ed.).
Proceedings of the 1993 Southern New England Science & Technology Exchange
Conference (pp. 465-475). Hartford, CT: SNEASTE.
Chen, G. M. (1991). Cultural value orientations and language. In P. C. Don (Ed.), Essays on
language teaching and application (pp. 39-51). Taipei: Student Book Co.
Chen, G. M. (1990). Change and adjustment of Chinese cultural value orientations in the
United States. In J. R. Wu and H.N. Yu (Eds.), Proceedings of the 1990 Chinese
American Academic & Professional Convention (pp. 497-499). New York: Chinese
American Academic & Professional Association.
Selected Non-Refereed Articles
Chen, G. M. (2012). Linsanity and the shaking of interethnic boundary. Asian Ethnicity, 13(4), 1-
3.
Chen, G. M. (2012) (with P. M. Buzzanell, R. Shuter, & M. Yoshitaka). A Symposium on
indigenous scholarship. China Media Research, 8(3), 1-10.
Chen, G. M. (2012). A model of zhongdao contingency management: An outline of Chinese
management in global society – An interview with Guo-Ming Chen (by J. Z.
Edmondson). Global Sources, July 6, 2012, pp. 12-16.
Chen, G. M. (2011).Kua wenhau chuanbo de wenti yu kenengxing (The problems and
possibilities in intercultural communication). Chinese Journal of Communication, 4 (3),
365-368). (Book Review)
Chen, G. M. (2010). Cross-cultural communication: From key concepts to discipline. Chinese
Social Sciences Today, October 7, 2010, p. 12.
Chen, G. M (2008). Intercultural communication studies by ACCS scholars on the Chinese: An
updated bibliography. China Media Research, 4(2), 102-113.
Chen, G. M. (2006). The Dao of the Press: A Humanocentric Theory. Journal of Chinese
Philosophy, 586-588 (Book Review)
Chen, G. M (with Y. Miike) (2006). Asian approaches to human communication: A selected
bibliography (An updated version). China Media Research, 2(1), 98-106.
Chen, G. M. (2005). The imagination of communication studies in Taiwan. Mass
Communication Research, 83, 211-217. (Book Review)
Chen, G. M. (2004). The soul searching of Taiwan media. Chinese Journal of Communication
Research. 5, 25-34.
Chen, G. M. (2004). The recent development of intercultural communication study. Mass
Communication Research, 79, 257-261. (Book Review)
Chen, G. M. (Oct., 1996 – Oct., 2003). An essay each month on culture, philosophy, religion,
and communication. RIACA. Newsletter (over 40 essays have been written).
Chen, G. M (with Yoshitaka Miike) (2003). Asian approaches to human communication: A
selected bibliography. Intercultural Communication Studies, 12 , 209-218.
Chen, G. M. (2001). From sorry to apology: Understanding the Chinese. Chinese Community
Forum, July 11, No. 2001-27. Available: http://www.China-Net.org.
Chen, G. M. (2001). A humanistic approach to communication education. Communication
Research Newsletter, 25, 15-18.
Chen, G. M. (2000). Globalization and localization. Communication Research Newsletter, 23,
19-21.
Chen, G. M. (1999). The future of communication education in Chinese societies. Mass
Communication Research, 59, 179-181.
Chen, G. M. (1996). Night talk. Metaview Weekly , September 10, Col. 8.
Chen, G. M. (1995). International e-mail debate and intercultural awareness. Manuscript
prepared for the grant project sponsored by FIPSI.
Chen, G. M. (1995). The Alien. Metaview Weekly , August 22, Col. 7.
Chen, G. M. (1995). Dreamland. Metaview Weekly, May 9, Col. 7.
Chen, G. M. (1995). Intercultural adjustment for foreign students. Boston Learning Quarterly,
4, 2-4.
Chen, G. M. (1995). A sojourner's mood. Central Daily News, January 3, Col. 3.
Chen, G. M. (1994). My hometown. Metaview Weekly , November 8, Col. 7.
Chen, G. M. (1994). The rationale of an effective social movement. United Daily News,
November 1.
Chen, G. M. (1994). The concept of "global village" and the future of China. Independence
Evening News, September 4.
Chen, G. M. (1994). The homeless. Central Daily News, August 3, Col. 3.
Chen, G. M. (1994). The police role in a social movement. United Daily News, August 2.
Chen, G. M. (1994). Confucianism and the study of organizational communication.
Confucius/Mencius Monthly, 32(9), 18-25.
Chen, G. M. (1993). Greencard interview. Central Daily News, October 19, Col. 3.
Chen, G. M. (1993). Permanent residency. Central Daily News, July 27, Col. 3.
Chen, G. M. (1993). Homebound. Central Daily News, July 27, Col. 3.
Chen, G. M. (1991). A Chinese perspective of conflict management and resolution: A panel
report. News Mirror Weekly, No. 163.
Chen, G. M. (1991). A report of formation of Association for Chinese Communication Studies.
News Mirror Weekly, No. 162.
Chen, G. M. (1988). A critique of communication education in Republic of China. Center Daily
News, col. 8.
Chen, G. M. (1988). Social dialect: An example of campus language. Merica News, col. 3.
Chen, G. M. (1987). The pitfall of intercultural communication study. Center Daily News, col.
4.
Chen, G. M. (1987). The impact of television on modern society. Central News. col. 4.
Chen, G. M. (1986). Cultural values Americans live by. Center Daily News, col. 4.
Chen, G. M. (1986). Cultural adjustment: A key to success for overseas Chinese. Center Daily
New, col. 4.
Chen, G. M. (1986). Technology and humanity: Are they complementary? Center Daily News,
col. 4.
Chen, G. M. (1986). Language shock. Merica News, col. 3.
Chen, G. M. (1984). Social movement and overseas Chinese. Central News, col. 4.
Chen, G. M. (1984). Survival kits for overseas Chinese. Central News, col. 4.
Chen, G. M. (1984). Differences of value orientations between Chinese and American families.
Central News, col. 4.
Professional Service
Chair (2011, November). Key concepts in understanding Chinese communication behaviors. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Respondent (2011, November). US-China disputes: From Google to intellectual property rights. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Panelist (2011, November). Ferment in Asian communication: East-Asian voices. A panel discussion presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Chair (2011, June). Media representation in Chinese context. A program presented at the 2011 conference of China Association for Intercultural Communication. Fuzhou, PR China.
Chair (2008, November). Issues in intercultural communication. A program presented at the 14th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication. Louisville, Kentucky.
Chair (2008, November). Language, communication and translation. A program presented at the 14th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication. Louisville, Kentucky.
Organizer (2007, November). Chiese communication in various contexts. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association. Chicago, Illinois.
Chair (2007, June). Media representation in Chinese context. A program presented at the 13th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication. Harbin, PR China.
Chair (2006, August). Identities in Global Context. A program presented at the 12th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication. San Antonio, Texas.
Chair (2006, November). Afrocentricity, Asiacentricity, and the Future of Intercultural Communication Studie. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association. San Antonio, Texas.
Chair (2006, August). Identities in Global Context. A program presented at the 12th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication. San Antonio, Texas.
Chair (2006, August). Religion, Ethnicity, and Multiculturalism. A program presented at the 12th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication. San Antonio, Texas.
Chair (2006, May). International Symposium on Intercultural Communication. A program presented at the 2006 International Symposium on Intercultural Communication. Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
Program Supervisor (2005-2006). College of Communication, Shin Hsin University, Taiwan.
Organizer (2005, November). A Chinese Perspective of Group and Organizational Communication. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Boston, Massachusetts.
Chair (2005, July). Tradition, postmodernism and technology. A program presented at the 11th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication. Taipei, Taiwan.
Co-Editor (2001-2004). International and Intercultural Communication Annual, NCA.
Chair (2004, November). Moving forward, looking back: Exploring the relationships between culture and technology. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Chair (2004, June). Digital Communication and Cultural Reflection. Program presented at the CCU Digital Communication Conference, Taipei.
Chair (2004, July). Media reports in China, HK, and Taiwan and SARS Event. Program presented at the CCS Annual Conference, Macao.
Respondent (2004, July). Film media and meaning construction. Program presented at the CCS Annual Conference, Macao.
Organizer (2003, November).Taking Stock in Intercultural Communication: Where to Now? A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach, Florida..
Organizer/Respondent (2003, November). Religion and Communication: An Asian Perspective. A program presented
at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Miami Beach, Florida..
Chair (2003, September). Chinese culture and communication behaviors. Program presented at the annual
convention of Chinese Communication Society, Xinzhu, Taiwan.
Organizer (2002, November). Key concepts in Chinese communication. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Organizer (2002, November). Communication among diversities: Intercultural perspective. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Organizer/Respondent (2002, November). An examination of Chinese communication behaviors. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
External Examiner (2002). Faculty Promotion. City University of Hong Kong.
Organizer (2002, June). Theorizing Chinese communication - I. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Chinese Communication Society, Taipei, Taiwan.
Organizer/Chair (2002, June). Theorizing Chinese communication - II. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Chinese Communication Society, Taipei, Taiwan.
Organizer/Chair (2002, June). Culture and communication: An East Asian perspective. Panel presented at the annual convention of Asian Studies Association, Tokyo, Japan.
External Examiner (2001). Faculty Promotion. City University of Hong Kong.
Respondent (2001, November).Communication with Chi and si: From cultural roots to communication theories. Panel presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Organizer (2001, November). An examination of Chinese communication behaviors. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Organizer/Chair (2001, November). Intercultural communication for what: Whither the field. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Organizer (2001, July). Culture and communication: An Asian perspective (1). A program presented at the 8th IAICS meeting. Hong Kong.
Respondent /Organizer (2001, July). Culture and communication: An Asian perspective (2). A program presented at the 8th IAICS meeting. Hong Kong.
Organizer (2001, July). Intercultural interaction in different cultural contexts. A program presented at the 8th IAICS meeting. Hong Kong.
Organizer (2001, July). Culture, communication, and media. A program presented at the 8th IAICS meeting. Hong Kong.
Organizer (2001, July). Identity, language, and intercultural communication. A program presented at the 8th IAICS meeting. Hong Kong.
External Examiner (1999-2000). M.A. communication program of Hong Kong Baptist University.
Organizer (2000, June). Chinese communication study in the 21st century. A program presented at the annual convention of Chinese Communication Society. Taipei, Taiwan.
Moderator and Organizer (2000, June). The Past, Present, and Future of Chinese Communication Study: A Dialogue. A forum presented at the annual convention of Chinese Communication Society. Taipei, Taiwan.
Curriculum reviewer (2000). Reviewed the program of the Department of Speech Communication at Hsi Hsin University, Taiwan.
External Examiner (2000). Grant proposal evaluation. City University of Hong Kong.
Organizer (1999, November). Communication and globalization. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Organizer (1999, November). Issues on global communication. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Chair (1998, November). The impact of media on global society. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, New York.
Respondent (1998, November). Interpersonal communication in contexts: Corporate America, dispute and friendship. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, New York.
Respondent (1998, November). Intercultural communication and negotiation: In between individualism and collectivism. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, New York.
Organizer (1998, November). Communication, peace, and global society. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, New York.
Organizer (1998, November). The impact of media on global society. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, New York.
Organizer (1998, November). Diversity, identity, and global society. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, New York.
External Reviewer (1998). Grant proposal from Hong Kong City University.
Book Reviewer (1998). Interracial Communication.
Respondent (1998, June). Contextual analysis in media. A program presented at the annual convention of the Chinese Communication Society, Taipei, Taiwan.
Organizer (1998, June). Communication and global society. A program presented at the annual convention of the Chinese Communication Society, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chair (1997, November). Organizational communication in the Pacific Rim countries - The Taiwan experiences. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Chair and organizer (1997, November). A Chinese perspective of rhetorical communication. A program presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Panelist (1997, November). Inter/Cross-cultural communication past, present and future tense. Panel presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Moderator (1997, March). Communication and culture: A Chinese perspective. Panel presented at the 6th International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication: East and West. Tempe, Arizona.
Paper Reviewer (1997). The 1997 SCA annual meeting (CCA-SCA).
Paper Reviewer (1997). The 1997 ECA annual meeting (IC Division).
External Examiner (1996). College of Journalism and Communication, Nanyang Technical University, Singapore.
Respondent (1996). The cultural differences between China and Taiwan. A panel presented at the fourth Southern New England Science and Technology Exchange Conference. Hartford, Connecticut
Chair (1996, November). Cross-cultural adjustment: Research from the natives’ eyes. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego, California.
Organizer (1996, November). Culture and communication: A Chinese perspective.. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego, California.
Organizer (1996, November). A Chinese perspective of interpersonal communication. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego, California.
Chair and Organizer (1996, November). Persuasion and rhetorical analysis: A Chinese perspective.Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego, California.
Chair and Organizer (1996, November). A Chinese perspective of persuasion and compliance-gaining. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego, California.
Organizer (1996, November). Culture and communication: A Chinese perspective.. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Diego, California.
Panelist, (1995, November). The global classroom: Using e-mail to promote international learning. A short course held at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, Texas.
Chair and Organizer (1995, November). Persuasion and compliance-gaining: A Chinese perspective. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, Texas.
Organizer (1995, November). A Chinese perspective of persuasive communication. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, San Antonio, Texas.
Chair (1995, November). ACCS annual meeting, San Antonio, Texas.
Program planner (1995). ACCS - the 1995 SCA Convention.
Chair (1995, April). Business meeting - ECA Intercultural Communication Interest Group.
Program planner (1995, April). Intercultural Communication Interest Group - the 1995 ECA Convention.
Chair (1995, April). The cultural sensitivity issue in current communication theories and approaches: A critical study. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Respondent (1995, April). The ethnic, intercultural, and performance implications of Karaoke: A case study. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Chair (1994, November). Teaching-learning as intercultural communication: Interactions between non-native professors and students. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Panelist (1994, November). The celebration of community: An all-convention salute to health, harmony, and happiness. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Chair and organizer (1994, November). E-mail Debate a learning tool: A classroom case. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Organizer (1994, November). The water-related metaphors used in the Tao Te Ching. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Organizer (1994, November). A conceptualization and measurement of communication competence: A Chinese perspective. Panel presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Chair (1994, November). The renascence of Far Eastern culture? Panel presented at the third Southern New England Science and Technology Exchange Conference.
Respondent (1994, November). The Interaction between Christianity and Chinese culture. Panel presented at the conference of humanity and religion. Hartford, Connecticut.
Chair and Organizer (1994, April). The ecology of the multicultural classroom. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Easter Communication Association, Washington D. C.
Respondent (1994, April). The struggle for success in a multicultural world: Top four competitive papers. Panel for the Intercultural Communication Interest Group for 1994 ECA annual convention, Washington, D. C.
Paper Reviewer (1994, April). The Intercultural Communication Interest of the Eastern Communication Association.
Chair (1993, November). ACCS business meeting.
Chair and Organizer (1993, November). Communication studies in the Pacific Rim and its implication to Asian Americans. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Miami, Florida.
Organizer (1993, November). Communication competence: An Asian culture perspective. Panel presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Miami, Florida.
Respondent (1993, June). Organizational communication and crisis management. The 1993 International Conference of Chinese Communication Research and Education, Taiwan.
Moderator (1993, June). The role of the humanities in e-mail debate. A panel discussion presented at the Conference of Global Classroom: Internationalizing the Business Curriculum via E-mail. Newport, Rhode Island.
Paper reviewer (1993). Asian and Pacific Islanders Caucus of Speech Communication Association.
Chair and Organizer (1992, October). Cultural Values and Intercultural Communication Study. A program presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Chair and Organizer (1992, October). Cultural Diversity in the Organizations. A program presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, Chicago, Illinois.
Paper Reviewer (1992). The 1992 annual convention of the Speech Communication Association (International and Intercultural Division).
Chair and Organizer (1991, October). A Chinese perspective of conflict management. Program presented at the annual convention of the Speech Communication Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Chair and Organizer (1991, May). Conflict management/resolution: An Asian perspective. Program presented at the annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Panelist (1991, May). Table topics: A buffet of tasty tidbits for intellectual curiosity. Served as the representative of the intercultural communication area presenting a model of intercultural communication at the annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
University and Community Service
Host, Fulbright visiting scholar from Shanghai Normal University and visiting scholar from Zhejiang University of Techonology, China, 2006-2007.
Columnist, monthly Newsletter for the RI Chinese-American Association (1998-)
Host, Fulbright visiting scholar from Xian International Studies University, China, 2005-2006.
Columnist, monthly Newsletter for the RI Chinese-American Association (1998-2007)
Host, Fulbright visiting scholar from Xian International Studies University, China, 2005-2006.
Member, Department curriculum committee, 2002.
Host, Visiting scholar from the University of Barcelona, March, 2002.
Member, Basic Liberal Studies committee, 1998-2001.
Chair, URI Asian Studies Minor committee, 2000-2001. The Minor was established in 2001.
Chair, Dissertation Defense, Business Administration. June, 2001.
Course Development. Com447 (Communication and Global Society), 2001.
Member, Executive and Advisory committee for the conference of "Celebrations and dialogues in diversity," 1999-2000.
Director, RI Chinese School at Kingston, 1999-2000.
Member, MA admission committee, 1998-2001.
Advisory Committee Member, Rhode Island Association of Chinese- Americans, 1996-2000.
Member, Search committee, Fall 1998.
Member, Search committee, spring 1998.
Member, Nominating Committee of Rhode Island Association of Chinese-Americans. 1997.
Course Development. Com437 (Managing Cultural Differences in Modern Organizations), 1997.
Member, Internship committee, 1993-1997.
Cross-Cultural Adaptation Program. The program provided services for URI international students to better adjust to American culture, 1991-1995.
Marshal, the URI Commencement ceremony, 1994.
Adviser, URI Chinese Student Association, 1992-1994.
Director Board member, Rhode Island Association of Chinese- Americans, 1990-1994.
Member, Master's Degree Program Development Committee, 1989-1994.
Member, the University Appeals Board, 1990-1992.
Chair, Spe 304 innovation committee, 1991.
Chair, research committee, 1989-1994. Established a research guideline concerning the protection of student subjects.
Vice Chair, Rhode Island Association of Chinese- Americans, 1991-1992.
Member, Diversity Week Project Competition Selection Committee, 1991.
Member, Planning Committee of Cultural Diversity Conference, 1991.
Member, Cultural Diversity Task Force, 1991.
Director, RI Chinese School at Kingston, 1990-1991.
Professional Society Memberships and Offices Held
Executive Director (2008-present), International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies.
Member, Board of Directors (2006-present). International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies.
Co-Director and Program Planner (2006). The annual conference of International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies, San Antonio, Texas.
Co-editor (2005-present). China Media Research.
Co-Editor (2004-2008). Intercultural Communication Studies.
Co-Director and Program Planner (2005). The annual conferences of International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies, Taipei, Taiwan.
Co-Editor, International and Intercultural Communication Annual, NCA, 2003-2005.
Editorial Board Member (2008-present). Communication Quarterly.
Editorial Board Member (2008-present). Journal of International and Intercultural Communication.
Editorial Board Member (2008-present). Journal of Chinese Communication.
Editorial Board Member (2008-present). Journal of Contemporary Chinese Discourse Studies.
Editorial Board Member
(2008-present). Communication and Society.
Editorial Board Member (2003-present). Asian
Journal of Communication.
Editorial supervisor (2002-present), Chinese Journal of Communication Research.
Editorial Board Member (1993-present). Howard Journal of Communications.
Editorial Board Member (2001-2004). Communication Quarterly.
Editorial Board Member
(2000-2003). Journal of Communication and
Culture.
Editorial Board Member (1996-2004). Intercultural
Communication Studies.
Editorial Board Member (1999-2002). Communication
Research Reports.
Candidate, VP of NCA International and Intercultural Communication Division, 1998.
Member, At-Large member of SCA Legislative Council, 1995-1997.
Chair, Research Committee of ACCS, 1994-1995.
Member, Nominating Committee, SCA International and Intercultural Division, 1994-1995.
Chair, Intercultural Communication Interest Group of Eastern Communication Association.
Founding President, Association for Chinese Communication Studies (ACCS), 1991-1993.
Member, Pacific and Asian Communication Association
Member, World Communication Association
Member, International Communication Association
Member, National Communication Association
Member, Eastern Communication Association
Member, Chinese American Academic & Professional Association
Member, Association for Asian Studies