Intercultural Learning Many teachers may wonder "what I am actually doing" sometimes. It doesn't seem enough to teach grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and communicative skills with unreal and meaningless content. I . Introduction—gap between language teaching in class and in the real world—【T1】
1of intercultural awareness:【T1】
2crucial to comprehend and communicate in the global village II. Definition of intercultural learningA. The concept of culture—including lifestyles,【T2】
3, beliefs, history or experiences, etc.【T2】
4—existing in one place or many places—existing in a religion with followers from different【T3】
5【T3】
6B. Interpretation of intercultural learning—a process of getting better understanding of cultures around the world —objective:to increase mutual【T4】
7and understanding【T4】
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9:【T5】
10not only a part of EFL, but applied in all fields of education III. Intercultural awareness—the【T6】
11of language teaching rather than a "fifth skill": to【T6】
12understand the relation between a second language/culture with thefirst one —a(n)【T7】
13made up of a collection of skills and attitudes:【T7】
141)observing, identifying and recognizing2)【T8】
15【T8】
163)negotiating meaning4)dealing with or tolerating【T9】
17【T9】
185)effectively interpreting messages6)limiting the possibility of【T10】
19【T10】
207)defending one's own point of view while acknowledging the legitimacy of others8)accepting difference-【T11】
21:【T11】
22—realizing the vital importance of these skills—using【T12】
23themes as materials in teaching【T12】
24IV. Teacher's role-【T13】
25:【T13】
26—to influence students in some way—to raise more awareness of the world —to interact better with the world —mediator of cultural relativity with various【T14】
27【T14】
28V. When should it be introduced?—accessible to【T15】
29【T15】
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