ERIC Number: EJ1222946
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 16
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Enhancing the Intercultural Competence of College Students: A Consideration of Applied Teaching Techniques
Haas, Brian W.
International Journal of Multicultural Education, v21 n2 p81-96 2019
Many higher education instructions have set forth explicit objectives to improve college students' intercultural competence. However, there currently exists considerable heterogeneity in terms of the extent and methods that higher education institutions apply in order to achieve this important goal. This praxis essay provides a framework to understand the process of intercultural learning in college students and provides examples of specific teaching techniques that can be used to enhance intercultural competence in college students. Examples are provided that include lectures based on cultural psychology, group discussions on the value of diversity on outcomes related to creativity and innovation, and a cross-cultural interview project. This article is designed to provide guidance paired with examples of specific teaching techniques that target specific intercultural learning areas.
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Multicultural Education, Intercultural Communication, Communicative Competence (Languages), Teaching Methods, College Students, Social Psychology, Cultural Influences, Class Activities, Perspective Taking
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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