INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE: IMPLEMENTATION to English Language Teaching Feruza Masharipova.
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INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE: IMPLEMENTATION to English Language Teaching
Feruza Masharipova
What is culture?
“Culture is the distinctive life-way of a people united by a common language and governed by rules and models for their beliefs and behaviour.” (Julie Henry)
What is Intercultural
Competence?
“Intercultural Competence is the ability to communicate successfully with people of other cultures
What is Culture Shock?
“Culture Shock” describes the impact of moving from a familiar to one which is unfamiliar. It is an experience described by people who have travelled abroad to work, live or study; it can be felt to a certain extent even when abroad on holiday. It includes the shock of a new environment, meeting lots of new people and learning the ways of different country.
“Big C” (achievement culture) – the culture, which focuses on the products and contributions of a society and its outstanding individuals.
“Little c” (behaviour culture) – the culture, which includes culturally-influenced beliefs and perceptions
“Big C” and “Little c”
Final arts Literature Music Drama Folk-dancing DressCooking Traditions Games
Conception of Beauty Approaches to problem solving
Notions of leadership Ideals governing children raising
Relationship to animals Attitudes to the dependents
Definition of sin Conception of “self”
Elements of culture
Behaviourslanguage
body-languagecustomshabitsdress
eating and drinkingleisure
IdeasBeliefsValues
Institutions
SCENARIO 1.
A teacher from Uzbekistan is invited to teach Uzbek in western university. During the lesson one student stands up and leaves the classroom. The teacher is confused and gets furious about the “unacceptable” behaviour and is going to report to the university administration.
Discuss in pairs:1. What is the problem here?2. What would you do in this situation?
SCENARIO 2.
A student from Uzbekistan studying in the UK University approaches the academic advisor to speak about his test results. The advisor steps back keeping her arms folded every time the student steps closer to her. The student is confused and considers her actions rude and unacceptable.
Discuss in pairs:1. What is the problem here?2. What is the reason of misunderstanding?
FIVE ELEMENTS OF INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE
AttitudesKnowledgeSkills of interpreting and relatingSkills of discovery and interactionCritical cultural awareness
AIMS OF THE ACTIVITIES
pedagogy
culturelanguage
IMPLEMENTING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE
PRESETT COURSES THAT DEAL WITH INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE:
Courses directly focusing on IC:•Integrated Skills, Year 1 (Inside Out textbook)•Integrated Skills, Year 2•Intercultural Competence•Teaching Intercultural Competence
PRESETT COURSES THAT INCLUDE ELEMENTS OF INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE:
• Reading• Writing• Listening and Speaking• Vocabulary• Discourse Analysis• English as an International Language
THE AIM of Intercultural Competence
to develop intercultural competence alongside language skills in future teachers of English…
HOW IS IT ACHIEVED?
Intercultural Awareness Raising Activities Intercultural Competence Developing
Activities Authentic Tasks/ Materials Projects (short-term and long-term)
WORK ON TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
- problem solving (through a variety of tasks)
- team work (through group work and pair-work)
- research skills (through preparation of projects)
- presentation skills (through practice in class)
- critical thinking (through engaging with ideas in
texts, internet)
WORK ON INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS SKILLS
-observing, identifying and recognising- comparing and contrasting- negotiating meaning- dealing with or tolerating ambiguity- effectively interpreting messages- defending one's own point of view while acknowledging the legitimacy of others - accepting difference
TOPIC: UZBEKISTAN AND THE WORLD
Suggested Projects
1. Guidebook for visitors: “Welcome to Uzbekistan”
2. Tourism fair “Discover Uzbekistan”
SUGGESTED INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS ACTIVITIES
1. Students read and evaluate articles or
extracts from books, newspapers, magazines
or websites written by foreigners who have
visited their town, country or region.
SUGGESTED INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS ACTIVITIES
2. Ss prepare some guidelines for foreign
guests who are visiting Uzbekistan for the
first time stating the kind of behaviour
expected from guests and the things that
should be avoided in Uzbek culture
RESOURSES
• Images (photos, pictures, posters, caricatures, maps, signs…)
• Video/audio materials (films, TV shows…)
• Texts (stories, novels, internet texts, adverts, brochures…)
WHO IS THE PROJECT ABOUT?
Their faces bear wisdom of experiences and time. Their stories transport us to the times when life was different and maybe more simple. They are people who helped create the world as we know it today. And yet, many face loneliness and their smiles fade as we rush to live our lives without having time to devote to them. Who are they?
PHOTOS
Commonalities and Differences
• Where/How do these senior citizens live?• Does being a senior citizen have high or
low status in this culture?• How do they support themselves?• How do they pass the time?• Who helps senior citizens?• What makes them different/similar?
VIDEO/AUDIO
• e.g. A video of the interview by Norine Dresser, folklorist on the issue “How should I treat elderly members of other cultures?”
DOCUMENTARY/ADS
INTERNET TEXTS
“Oldest Man in the World, a Citizen of Uzbekistan (T. Yusupova) (April, 2011)
Know yourself and respect others!
Target Language
Vocabulary: key vocabulary of Camp Rock
Grammar aspects:Tense/aspect/voice/types of pronouns/etc
Listening: the phrases which are being used nowadays
Speaking: Analyzing/Discussion/presenting
Camp Rock Movie is based on Youth Life and Summer Rock Camp Activities
Target Content is followings:
Working on vocabulary and grammar/ Listening to the phrases which are related to Camp/youth life in the US and based on Tense/aspect/voice/types of pronouns/etc /analyzing, Speaking and debating about Camp Rock.
Objectives:
By the end of the lesson students will:
Be able to analyze and think critically about Camp and youth life
Be able to use
appropriate vocabulary about Camp and youth life
Have Developed
independent and cooperative learning.