Chapter 12 - In-class

What is intercultural communicative competence?

• the ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages

• the ability to use, discover and negotiate strategies for the production and interpretation of monologue or dialogue texts which follow the conventions of the culture of an interlocutor or are negotiated as intercultural texts for particular purposes

• the ability to understand and appreciate different cultures

• the ability to adapt to unfamiliar cultural situations

. What is the purpose of Byram's model of intercultural communicative competence?

• to assess the level of intercultural competence in individuals

• to provide a framework for language teachers to integrate a cultural component into their language teaching

• to promote intercultural understanding in society

• to develop effective communication skills in intercultural interactions

What are the personal elements or characteristics associated with affective or intercultural sensitivity?

• empathy, curiosity, and willingness to suspend disbelief

• self-concept, open-mindedness, nonjudgmental attitudes, and social relaxation

• tolerance for ambiguity and unfamiliarity

• critical and comparative thinking skills

According to Osler's framework, which aspect of citizenship involves an individual's active participation in the development of democratic societies?

• Status

• Feeling

• Practice

• Identity

According to Morais and Ogden's conceptual model of global citizenship, which element emphasizes understanding cultural norms and leveraging this knowledge to interact effectively outside one's environment?

• Social responsibility

• Global competence

• Global civic engagement

• Global consciousness

According to Oxfam's perspective on global citizenship, which of the following is NOT a trait associated with global citizens?

• Respect and value diversity.

• Awareness of the wider world and one's role as a world citizen.

• Pursuit of personal interests above global concerns.

• Willingness to act for a more equitable and sustainable world.

According to the Stanley Foundation and international educators, which of the following is NOT a trait associated with global competence?

• General knowledge of one's own culture, history, and people.

• Fluency in multiple world languages.

• Openness and cognitive flexibility.

• Tendency to avoid ambiguity and rely solely on verbal communication.

Why is an interdisciplinary approach important in studying intercultural communication and competence?

• It allows scholars to focus solely on the cultural dimension of language learning.

• It helps integrate various theories and research methods to better understand intercultural competence.

• It emphasizes the importance of language proficiency in intercultural interactions.

• It enables scholars to specialize in specific cultural contexts for in-depth analysis.

According to Byram's model of intercultural communicative competence, which component emphasizes the ability to evaluate perspectives, practices, and products in one's own and other cultures?

• Linguistic competence

• Sociolinguistic competence

• Critical cultural awareness

• Discourse competence

According to Deardorff's process model of intercultural competence, what are the key internal outcomes that may occur as a result of an informed frame of reference shift?

• Linguistic proficiency and cultural knowledge

• Openness, respect, curiosity, and discovery

• Adaptability, ethnorelative perspective, empathy, and a flexible mindset

• Behaving and communicating appropriately and effectively in intercultural situations