Intercultural Competence

Concepts, Challenges, Evaluations

By: Arnd Witte (Editor), Theo Harden (Editor)

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Paperback | 25 October 2011

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504 Pages

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This book explores the idea of 'intercultural competence', which, despite its current popularity across various discourses, has remained a vague and oscillating concept. Interculture lacks a universal definition and 'competence' is not only a cognitive construct but also includes psychological traits such as attitudes, affective aspects and constructions of identity. The essays in this volume approach the complexity of the concept from a number of different angles. These include theoretical models for defining the concept of 'intercultural competence', outlining paths for future research; application of the concept in the teaching and learning of foreign languages, cultures and literatures; exploration of institutional and sociocultural influences on mediating intercultural competence; and analysis of the concept's impact on such diverse contexts as international business, religious constructs and notions of selfhood and identity. The volume develops a broad range of perspectives on intercultural competence, providing stimulating new ideas, reflections and models around this important concept.

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This book is of obvious interest to scholars of language study, but there are also articles that could raise points of reflection for professionals in international business. As a teacher and teacher educator, I found several articles to be particularly useful. (Katie B. Angus, The Linguist List 09/2012)

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