Intercultural Competence - Concepts, Challenges, Evaluations (Paperback, New edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Intercultural Studies and Foreign Language Learning, 10
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	2012
Editors:	Arnd Witte • Theo Harden
Dimensions:	225 x 150 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	492
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-430793-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Study & learning skills Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > Lexicography Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General
LSN:	3-03-430793-4
Barcode:	9783034307932

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