Intercultural Competence In Instructed Language Learning

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Intercultural Competence In Instructed Language Learning

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Author : Paula Garrett-Rucks
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2016-03-01

Intercultural Competence In Instructed Language Learning written by Paula Garrett-Rucks and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-01 with Education categories.

There is pressure on world language educators to prepare learners with 21st century skills to meet the challenges of an increasingly interconnected globalized world. The need for change was summarized in the 2007 report of the MLA Ad Hoc Committee on Foreign Languages that suggested the implementation of curricular reform by developing students’ “translingual and transcultural competence” (p. 3) which allows someone “to operate between languages” (p.237). However, the integration of such a meaningful cultural component in instructed language learning is a complex topic. This book recognizes the difficulty world language educators face to achieve the goals of the MLA report, particularly at beginning levels of instruction in target language use classrooms. Accordingly, this book informs instructed language learning and teaching by bridging developmental theories from the fields of intercultural competence with second language pedagogies—particularly communicative language teaching (CLT) and literacy-based approaches—providing examples of practical applications inside the classroom and beyond. It is intended to support the many FL educators who have consistently reported that they are struggling to incorporate meaningful cultural instruction into their practice (Fox & Diaz-Greenberg 2006; Phillips & Abbott, 2011; Sercu, 2005). This book provides a framework to foster learners’ deep cultural reflection at beginning levels of instruction while preserving target language use policies, bridging CLT pedagogies to intercultural communicative competence (ICC) literacy-based approaches. It starts by synthesizing prominent definitions of culture and culture learning models and then summarizes disparate sources of research findings on culture learning projects (which primarily take place at advanced levels of language learning) to the Standards-based classroom at all levels of instruction, K-16. Although research on fostering learners’ intercultural competence at beginning levels of language instruction is in its infancy, it is of utmost concern given that the vast majority of U.S. language learners rarely continue to advanced levels of instruction (Zimmer-Lowe, 2008). In addition, this book challenges FL educators to advocate for their FL programs and to give greater visibility and credibility to the profession in institutional internationalization efforts. The theoretical components of this book deconstruct the connections between language, thought and culture and problematize developmental models in the IC field that neglect to consider the important role of language. This book provides K-16 FL educators with the discourse needed to 1) explain to administrators, parents and students how world language study prepares learners to compete in an increasingly global market beyond the learner’s development of linguistic proficiency and 2) convince administrators of the value in and the need for world language study in order to support institutional internationalization efforts. The last chapter of this book provides guidance and suggestions on ways to expand K-12 teacher preparation programs and continuing education training to foster learners’ intercultural communicative competence while preserv-ing a Standards-based curriculum. In sum, this book is intended to 1) support all K-16 world language educa-tors with their program advocacy and instruction; 2) serve as a reference manual or course book in teacher preparation programs; 3) serve as a reference manual or course book for research and graduate courses on the teaching and learning of languages.

Intercultural Language Use And Language Learning

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Author : Eva Alcon Soler
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-05-24

Intercultural Language Use And Language Learning written by Eva Alcon Soler and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Eva Alcón Soler Maria Pilar Safont Jordà Universitat Jaume I, Spain The main purpose of the present book is to broaden the scope of research on the development of intercultural communicative competence. Bearing this purpose in mind, English learners are considered as intercultural speakers who share their interest for engaging in real life communication. According to Byram and Fleming (1998), the intercultural speaker is someone with knowledge of one or more cultures and social identities, and who enjoys discovering and maintaining relationships with people from other cultural backgrounds, although s/he has not been formally trained for that purpose. Besides, possessing knowledge of at least two cultures is the case of many learners in bilingual or multilingual communities. In these contexts, the objective of language learning should then focus on developing intercultural competence, which in turn may involve promoting language diversity while encouraging English as both a means and an end of instruction (see Alcón, this volume). This is the idea underlying the volume, which further sustains Kramsch’s argument (1998) against the native/ non-native dichotomy. Following that author, we also believe that in a multilingual world where learners may belong to more than one speech community, their main goal is not to become a native speaker of English, but to use this language as a tool for interaction among many other languages and cultures.

Intercultural Language Teaching And Learning

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Author : Anthony J. Liddicoat
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-02-05

Intercultural Language Teaching And Learning written by Anthony J. Liddicoat and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This wide-ranging survey of issues in intercultural language teaching and learning covers everything from core concepts to program evaluation, and advocates a fluid, responsive approach to teaching language that reflects its central role in fostering intercultural understanding. Includes coverage of theoretical issues defining language, culture, and communication, as well as practice-driven issues such as classroom interactions, technologies, programs, and language assessment Examines systematically the components of language teaching: language itself, meaning, culture, learning, communicating, and assessments, and puts them in social and cultural context Features numerous examples throughout, drawn from various languages, international contexts, and frameworks Incorporates a decade of in-depth research and detailed documentation from the authors’ collaborative work with practicing teachers Provides a much-needed addition to the sparse literature on intercultural aspects of language education

Aspects Of Culture In Second Language Acquisition And Foreign Language Learning

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Author : Janusz Arabski
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-08-27

Aspects Of Culture In Second Language Acquisition And Foreign Language Learning written by Janusz Arabski and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

In recent years language learning has been increasingly viewed by some SLA researchers as an essentially social-psychological process in which the role of a wider sociocultural context should not be marginalized. This volume offers a valuable contribution to this growing body of research by providing theoretical considerations and empirical research data on themes such as the development of intercultural communicative competence, the role of English as a lingua franca in intercultural communication, and the place of cultural factors in SLA theorizing, research, second/foreign language teaching and teacher training. The volume also contains contributions which share the linguistic interest in the culture-related concepts and constructs such as time, modesty, politeness, and respect, discussing the culture-dependent differences in conceptualization and their reflection in particular language forms and linguistic devices.

Intercultural Communicative Competence In English Language Teaching In Polish State Colleges

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Author : Piotr Romanowski
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2017-05-11

Intercultural Communicative Competence In English Language Teaching In Polish State Colleges written by Piotr Romanowski and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-11 with Education categories.

This volume provides a strong theoretical introduction to the field of intercultural communication, offering practical examples of classroom activities, as well as presenting empirical research which demonstrates that intercultural communicative competence (ICC) can be developed effectively in specially tailored courses adjusted to the needs of learners. It presents a novel model of intercultural sensitivity assessment, and outlines the results of research into intercultural communicative competence conducted among the students of English Language Studies in state colleges in Poland. The cultural component in developing ICC as an extra-linguistic determinant is assigned particular prominence in the book. A thorough analysis of the empirical material collected from participant observation, the administered questionnaires and interviews allowed the most common values and attitudes held as components of intercultural sensitivity to be identified. The obtained findings are subsequently analyzed to predict the potential areas of communication misunderstandings and failures between Polish learners of English and representatives of other cultures.

Intercultural Communication And Language Pedagogy

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Author : Zsuzsanna Abrams
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2020-08-27

Intercultural Communication And Language Pedagogy written by Zsuzsanna Abrams and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-27 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Using diverse language examples and tasks, this book illustrates how intercultural communication theory can inform second language teaching.

Intercultural Competence In Elt

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Author : Yesim Bektas Cetinkaya
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang D
Release Date : 2020-09-18

Intercultural Competence In Elt written by Yesim Bektas Cetinkaya and has been published by Peter Lang D this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-18 with categories.

ELF; Culture in Teacher Education Programs; Culture in ELT Materials; Developing Intercultural Competence through Literature, Creative Drama, Technology, Movies; Young Learners; Classroom Assessment of L2 Cultural Knowledge; Conflict Resolution in Intercultural Communications

Intercultural Competence In Higher Education English Language Instruction

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Author : Vu, Ngoc- Tung
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2025-02-21

Intercultural Competence In Higher Education English Language Instruction written by Vu, Ngoc- Tung and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-21 with Education categories.

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, we must be able to navigate diverse cultural interactions with sensitivity and efficiency. However, the lack of comprehensive guidance on developing intercultural competence for English learners has been a significant challenge. This has made it difficult for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers to prepare learners for the complexities of our globalized workforce effectively. Integrating intercultural and linguistic competence equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster intercultural understanding and cooperation. Intercultural Competence in Higher Education English Language Instruction provides insights from eminent scholars and interdisciplinary contributors, offering educational and non-educational approaches to support English language teaching and learning.

Interculturality And The English Language Classroom

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Author : Mabel Victoria
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-08-13

Interculturality And The English Language Classroom written by Mabel Victoria and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This book examines the concept of interculturality in English Language Teaching (ELT), using examples from diverse international and educational settings to demonstrate different approaches. Increased contact between multilingual speakers from different cultural backgrounds means that linguistic and intercultural competence must be taught hand in hand, and the approaches featured here will: encourage learners to develop intercultural sensitivity and a critical intercultural attitude; mitigate the limitations of textbooks and extend the learning to global issues, intercultural citizenship, and media literacy; show the potential of telecollaboration and popular culture as pedagogical resources; and demonstrate the value of interculturality in English as lingua franca situations and English for Academic Purposes. The chapters feature empirical studies from around the world, and include questions for reflection and recommended reading so that readers can engage more closely with key concepts, compare and adapt the practices most relevant to them. This book contributes to the literature on (inter)cultural pedagogy, English as a lingua franca, language pedagogy, and teacher professional development, and will be an invaluable tool for English language teachers, teacher trainers and educators seeking to enrich their practice. It will also be of interest to students and scholars of Applied Linguistics, especially language education.