Intercultural Competence : Concepts, Challenges, Evaluations PDF
Edited by Arnd Witte, Theo Harden
Part of the Intercultural Studies and Foreign Language Learning series
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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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- Format:PDF
- Pages:487 pages
- Publisher:Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissensc
- Publication Date:25/10/2011
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- ISBN:9783035302028
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:487 pages
- Publisher:Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissensc
- Publication Date:25/10/2011
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- ISBN:9783035302028