
Intercultural Communicative Competence - A Floating Signifier
Assessing Models in the Study Abroad Context
Linda Huber(Author)
Peter Lang Verlag
Published on 28. April 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
326 pages
978-1-78997-243-6 (ISBN)
Description
In the field of language education, intercultural communicative competence has become a widely used concept. But what is intercultural communicative competence? Although the term is often understood as universally applicable, it comes with manifold nuances. The ambiguity ranges from underlying definitions to corresponding competences, forms of assessment and their operationalisation. Furthermore, an empirical foundation for models of intercultural competence is scarce.
This book presents the findings of a qualitative research study on the views of language students, and critically analyses the speculative components of intercultural communicative competence regarding their feasibility in the study abroad context. It is argued that the notion represents a contingent and hegemonial interpretive scheme (Deutungsmuster), a floating signifier, which needs to be amended for particular circumstances. The critical reflection on intercultural competence in the light of real-life examples may serve as an incentive for an alternative approach to intercultural competence in foreign language teaching and contribute valuable information to the preparation of training sessions before a stay abroad.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
17 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78997-243-6 (9781789972436)
DOI
10.3726/b15219
Schweitzer Classification
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Linda Huber
Intercultural Communicative Competence - A Floating Signifier
Assessing Models in the Study Abroad Context
E-Book
04/2021
1st Edition
Peter Lang Verlag
€65.49
Available for download

Linda Huber
Intercultural Communicative Competence - A Floating Signifier
Assessing Models in the Study Abroad Context
E-Book
04/2021
1st Edition
Peter Lang Verlag
€65.49
Available for download
Person
Linda Huber is a research associate at the University of Education in Salzburg, Austria, where she works in the fields of intercultural communicative competence, foreign language pedagogy, and the promotion of gifted and talented students. She is also a lecturer of English at the Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg and at the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg.
Content
Introduction - Conceptual Challenges of Culture - The Notions of Competence and Model in the Intercultural Context - Intercultural Communicative Competence in Language Education - Multidimensional Study Design - Analysis of the Multidimensional Study - Discussion and Conclusion.