Event

Developing Intercultural Competence: An Important Role for Foreign Language Teachers

Sunday, December 9th, 2007, 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM

Speaker: Dr. Alvino E. Fantini, Graduate Faculty, MA Program in Language Communication, Matsuyama University

Intercultural competence (ICC) is needed to transcend one's native language-culture to interact effectively and appropriately with people of other backgrounds. In this presentation, language teachers explore its multiple dimensions -- definitions, traits, components, levels, and the role of language proficiency for intercultural success. The importance of developing ICC in our students is also considered as an important aspect of the foreign language experience.

Organization: Matsuyama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Matsuyama JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1,000 yen

Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F

Location: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Contact Matsuyama JALT

Kiyoshi Shioiri

Work phone: 089-931-6211