The impact of explicit instruction in intercultural competence in the world language classroom
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21360244 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Janice M Aski (0000-0003-2353-5967, Department of French and Italian The Ohio State University Columbus Ohio USA, corresponding author), Xinquan Jiang (Office of International Affairs The Ohio State University Columbus Ohio USA), April D Weintritt (Department of French and Italian The Ohio State University Columbus Ohio USA) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 107 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1035-1056 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Modern Language Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0026-7902 • E-ISSN: 1540-4781 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/modl.12889 |
| OpenAlex | W4388688232 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 31 |
This article describes a research study of a three‐semester elementary Italian language curriculum at a large Midwestern research university that incorporates intercultural competence (IC) training through cognitive dissonance image analyses, conversations with native speakers, classroom discussion, and reflections to determine the impact of this curriculum on learners’ development of IC. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered over three semesters to assess students’ IC and identify insights into the developmental processes. Students’ development of IC was measured in pre‐ and posttests using the Intercultural Development Inventory. Students demonstrated positive growth in IC with 9‐point gains in developmental orientation scores ( p
Cognitive dissonance · Cultural competence · Curiosity · Curriculum · Empathy · Intercultural communication · Intercultural Competence · Mathematics education · Openness to experience · Pedagogy · Rubric · Study abroad · Global Education and Multiculturalism · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |