Sessions

(Un)awareness in Intercultural Communication

Developing intercultural competence requires not only the right set of attitudes but also a certain set of abilities, and most agree that one component is self- and/or cultural- awareness. However, few discuss the importance of recognizing the intercultural unawareness that hinders communication in intercultural settings. The presenter will argue the importance of raising intercultural awareness, as in allowing students to realize their (un)awareness of certain aspects both in their culture and other cultures.

ICLE SIG Annual General Meeting

This is the Intercultural Communication in Language Education (ICLE) SIG’s annual general meeting. We aim to promote discussion about various approaches to teaching intercultural communication in a foreign language classroom. At this meeting, we will report on our ongoing activities and discuss plans for future activities and publications. Members and anyone interested in joining our SIG in whatever capacity is warmly invited to attend. Don’t miss the opportunity to become part of our intercultural team!