vrijdag 8 november 2013

Developing intercultural competence

A few things we know about developing intercultural competence.

-Cultural knowledge does not necessarily lead to competence.
-Cultural contact does not necessarily lead to competence.
-Cultural contact may lead to reduction of stereotypes.
-Language learning may not be sufficient for cultural learning.

Source: Kozai Group


Can intercultural competence be taught?

YES!

-Intentional and developmentally sequenced program design.
-Balancing challenge and support; anxiety reduction.
-Facilitating learning before, during, and after intercultural experiences.
-Depth of intercultural experiences, language immersion.
-Intercultural competence training.
-Cultivating curiosity and cognitive flexibility.

Source: Kozai Group