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Direct linkWitte, Arnd, Ed.; Harden, Theo, Ed. – Peter Lang Oxford, 2011
This book explores the idea of "intercultural competence", which, despite its current popularity across various discourses, has remained a vague and oscillating concept. Interculture lacks a universal definition and "competence" is not only a cognitive construct but also includes psychological traits such as attitudes,…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Interpersonal Competence, Second Language Learning, Research
Peer reviewedMurray, Ian – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1983
Discusses positive and negative aspects of teaching language use--the Communicative Approach. While the Communicative Approach is learner-centered and develops the students' communicative competence, the design and current tactics of this methodology are criticized as being "decontextualized" and "abstracted." (SL)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Comparative Analysis, Creative Activities
Download full textPolitzer, Robert L. – The Modern Language Journal, 1964
In this article the influence of linguistic science on language teaching is traced from the mid-nineteenth century through the present. The earlier concepts of universal logical grammar, formal discipline, and transfer of training are explained. Linguistic development is charted through behaviorism and formal analysis to the combination of…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Attitude Change, Audiolingual Methods, Comparative Analysis
