In language teaching, it has been universally acknowledged that students need not just knowledge and skill in the grammar of a language but also the ability to use the language in socially and culturally appropriate ways. In this article Michael Byram, who has been working on Intercultural Competence for quite some time in a variety of different…

During the past six months the author was fortunate to travel to Hungary three times. Although all three trips had different purposes, they had one thing in common: professional conversations between colleagues from Hungary and the United States. In this article, the author would like to provide a short overview of these visits, which resulted in…

Very briefly points out scope of interest and functions of the International/Intercultural Committee of the Association for Childhood Education International. (RH)

Honored for contributions to school social work, Isadora Hare's career is reviewed. She was involved in policy formulation and implementation on an international scale, legislative and regulatory analysis and advocacy for NASW, international relations coalitions, and program development for several conferences. Published internationally, she…

This article first reviews the extent of Indonesia's cultural diversity and then considers the sorts of educational measures being used for attacking associated problems and for taking advantage of opportunities that this pluralism affords. (Author/AL)

Provides a personal account of the author's experience producing "Rags to Riches," the first American children's play ever seen in the People's Republic of China. Also describes China's national children's theater program. (MM)

Suggests that insights from the discipline of literary theory can generate new agendas for the study of foreign literature. A detailed description is provided of a foreign language and literature program at Michigan Technological University, including its implications for intercultural studies and film. (JL)

The state of school social work around the world, including the scope and services provided in 13 countries, is summarized. Issues such as poor attendance, low achievement, and school violence are discussed. Common problems, areas of possible cooperation, and the role of school social work in international activities are examined. (Author/EMK)

The development of a "global village" strongly demands the ability of intercultural sensitivity between people for survival in the 21st century. Due to current lack of study on the subject, this paper aims to: (1) provide a conceptualization of intercultural sensitivity; (2) specify the role intercultural sensitivity plays in…

This report presents the thoughts and impressions of an American student who participated in a series of eight debates on U.S.-Soviet relations held in the Soviet Union. The first section of the paper is devoted to the purpose of and preparations for the debates, which focused on the topics of war and peace in the two societies' systems of values,…

Questions how far individual schools can go to initiate intercultural work and deal with foreign students. Evaluates the efforts of an organization (the "Regionale Arbeitsstellen") designed to help foreign students and the intercultural activities of three schools. Concludes that possibilities do exist for schools to promote…

Multicultural education and intercultural communication are compared and contrasted with regard to definition, principles, practices, similarities, and differences. (JMF)

The changing world offers educators a new set of challenges for helping students assume a role as citizens of the world. A proposed strategy for incorporating an intercultural dimension into courses in business communication integrates aspects of experimental, behavioral, and informational learning. (JOW)

Human services providers must understand the rights and responsibilities of the governments involved with Native Americans. Their unique status and the practice implications of that status are examined. An overview of culturally competent social work is provided; specific issues such as historical trauma and sovereignty are explored. (Author/EMK)

Reviews the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies' recommendations for increasing the curricula. Describes Broward Community College's curriculum development efforts, which resulted in an international/intercultural general education requirement for associate in arts students. Discusses other examples of Broward's…