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What is the primary focus of intercultural communicative competence (ICC)?

  • Evaluating cultural practices and perspectives critically (correct)
  • Learning a new language
  • Understanding only one's own culture
  • Performing effectively only in one culture

    • Intercultural communicative competence is a skill that can be developed without education or experience.

    False

    What assessment tool uses simulations and role plays to evaluate intercultural competence?

    Direct Assessment Tools

    The __________ framework of Intercultural Competence is used in the Intercultural Development Inventory.

    <p>Byram's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the assessment tool with its corresponding ICC framework:

    <p>Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS) = Chen &amp; Starosta’s theory on ICC Performance assessment = Ruben’s framework of Intercultural Competence Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) = Bennett’s DMIS Assessment of Intercultural Competence (AIC) = Fantini ICC Framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe all the different varieties of English that exist worldwide?

    <p>World Englishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Braj Kachru introduced the term 'World Englishes' in 1965.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What foundational concept did Kachru address in his 1965 article regarding Indian English?

    <p>Nativization of English in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Samovar and Porter, culture is the deposit of knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, meanings, and __________ acquired by a group over generations.

    <p>material objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scholars with their contributions to the concept of culture:

    <p>Braj Kachru = Introduced the term 'World Englishes' Kroeber and Kluckhohn = Cited 164 definitions of culture Kramsch = Emphasized culture as core to language teaching Samovar and Porter = Provided a contemporary definition of culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following aspects is NOT typically associated with culture according to Samovar and Porter?

    <p>Musical preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of 'target language culture' has been increasingly emphasized in language classrooms.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What model did Kachru propose to depict the global profile of English?

    <p>Three concentric circles model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is empathy primarily about?

    <p>Putting oneself in another's shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Defense, as described by Bennett's model, involves feeling threatened by cultural differences.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one of the three key attitudes in Deardorff's Intercultural Competence Model.

    <p>respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interaction management is the ability to maintain interaction appropriately while assessing the needs and desires of ______.

    <p>others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of Bennett's Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity with their descriptions:

    <p>Denial = Inability to recognize cultural diversity Defense = Feeling threatened by cultural differences Minimization = Cultural differences are downplayed to protect one’s identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tolerance for ambiguity refers to an ability to:

    <p>React to new situations with little discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the minimization stage, individuals often view their own cultural worldview as universal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one internal outcome of Deardorff's Intercultural Competence Model?

    <p>cultural self-awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ability to request information and generate ideas for problem-solving is categorized under _______ oriented role behavior.

    <p>self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the key attitudes in Deardorff’s model?

    <p>Criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of Intercultural Communicative Competence as defined by Byram?

    <p>Ability to interact with different social identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ruben's IC framework emphasizes cognitive aspects of intercultural competence over behavioral dimensions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity?

    <p>Bennett</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intercultural Communicative Competence includes components of linguistic, sociolinguistic, discourse, and __________ competence.

    <p>intercultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following intercultural competence models with their focus:

    <p>Bennett = Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity Ruben = Behavioral dimensions of intercultural competence Deardorff = Process model of intercultural competence Byram = Intercultural communicative competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of Ruben's seven dimensions of intercultural competence?

    <p>Cultural assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Process Model of Intercultural Competence includes only skills as its components.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'orientation to knowledge' refer to in Ruben’s framework?

    <p>It refers to recognizing and acknowledging people's worldview from different perspectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Byram, ICC entails ensuring a __________ understanding between individuals of different cultural identities.

    <p>shared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two potential outcomes identified in Deardorff’s Process Model of Intercultural Competence?

    <p>Internal and external</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill is NOT mentioned as necessary for processing knowledge?

    <p>Communicating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flexibility and adaptability are considered internal outcomes of intercultural competence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ICC stand for?

    <p>Intercultural Communicative Competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Byram’s ICC model includes attitudes, knowledge, and _______ as key components.

    <p>skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of Byram's ICC model with their descriptions:

    <p>Attitudes = Curiosity and openness, sustaining one's own beliefs Knowledge = Understanding of social groups and cultural practices Skills of interpreting and relating = Ability to explain documents from different cultures Skills of discovery and interaction = Acquiring new cultural knowledge in real-time contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an external outcome?

    <p>Empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intercultural communicative competence is considered an independent component of communication.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one skill necessary for intercultural competence.

    <p>Interpreting or analyzing or listening or evaluating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An individual's _______ outcomes are the behaviors and communication skills experienced by others.

    <p>external</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-competency involves the ability to acquire new cultural knowledge?

    <p>Skills of discovery and interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Culture and ICC in Foreign Language Education

    • The term World Englishes describes the diverse varieties of English globally.
    • English evolves as it spreads, adapting to local needs.
    • Braj Kachru, a linguist, initiated the study of World Englishes.
    • Kachru introduced the term "World Englishes" in 1984.
    • He also theorised three concentric circles model to understand the global spread of English.

    Kachru's Three Concentric Circle Model (1984)

    • The model displays the global distribution of English language proficiency.
    • The inner circle encompasses countries where English is a native language (e.g., USA, UK).
    • The outer circle comprises regions where English is used as a lingua franca (e.g., India, Nigeria).
    • The expanding circle includes areas where English is used as a foreign language (e.g., China, Russia, Brazil).

    What is "Culture"?

    • Culture is considered the core of language instruction.
    • It supports language proficiency.
    • Culture comprises knowledge, beliefs, values, experience, social hierarchy, and more.
    • Prior understandings of culture referenced at least 164 definitions.
    • Modern perspectives defined culture as the combined knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, etc.

    Chronological Evolution of Intercultural Communicative Competence

    • The development of intercultural competence involved evolving understandings of language and culture.
    • Linguistic competence, sociolinguistic competence, and intercultural competence are key concepts.
    • Various scholars and researchers contributed to the theoretical groundwork.

    Intercultural Communicative Competence

    • Intercultural communication competence involves communicating and interacting across cultural boundaries.
    • It emphasizes the abilities to communicate and interact respectfully with diverse people.
    • Competence is not innate. It is crucial to be developed and improved.
    • It entails multiple abilities.
    • It requires a delicate balance between considering different cultural perspectives and one’s own background.

    Core Models

    • Ruben (1976): Behavioral model of ICC focused on observable behaviors such as politeness, respect, tolerance for ambiguity and empathy.
    • Bennett (1993): Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS) presents a stage-based framework of increasing intercultural sensitivity. The stages are ethnocentric in the early stages and move toward ethnorelativism.
    • Deardorff (2006): Model outlines knowledge, attitude, and skills toward intercultural understanding. Also includes internal and external outcomes, encompassing factors such as adaptability, flexibility, and empathy.

    Byram's (1997) ICC Model

    • The model is rooted in the context of foreign language education and intercultural activities.
    • It includes attitudes, knowledge, skills, and critical cultural awareness.
    • Byram's model seeks to develop intercultural competences across different learning levels.

    Ways to Cultivate ICC

    • Cultivating a sense of wonder about culture to change potentially challenging intercultural interactions into informative opportunities and experience.
    • Exploring one's cognitive style and learning strategies to gain knowledge about other cultures.
    • Development of practical skills for effective intercultural communication includes empathy, attentive listening, conflict resolution and managing cultural anxiety.

    Discussion Questions

    • What factors make intercultural communication unique?
    • What roles do culture and language playing in intercultural exchanges?.
    • How can intercultural communication competence be nurtured and enhanced?.

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    Test your knowledge on intercultural communicative competence and its assessment tools. This quiz covers key concepts, frameworks, and the varieties of English worldwide. Challenge yourself with questions about scholars and their contributions to cultural understanding.

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