Description: Intercultural CompetenceConcepts, Challenges, Evaluations Author(s): Arnd Witte, Theo Harden Format: Paperback Publisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, Switzerland Imprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften ISBN-13: 9783034307932, 978-3034307932 Synopsis 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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Book Title: Intercultural Competence
Number of Pages: 490 Pages
Publication Name: Intercultural Competence: Concepts, Challenges, Evaluations
Language: English
Publisher: Peter Lang A&G, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Item Height: 220 mm
Subject: Education, Strategy
Publication Year: 2011
Type: Study Guide
Item Weight: 690 g
Subject Area: Language Study
Author: Arnd Witte, Theo Harden
Item Width: 150 mm
Series: Intercultural Studies and Foreign Language Learning
Format: Paperback
