Historical Background
When did "the expanded text concept" emerge?
in the 1970s
What are the three dimensions of culture?
mental culture
material culture
social culture
What is the long form of ICC?
Intercultural Communicative competence
Name three principles for intercultural and transcultural learning.
What is the overall aim of "global education"?
to enable young people to become responsible global citizens
In the 1950s (especially in the USA), there was a great focus on teaching _________________
everyday culture
Whom does the term "social culture" refer to?
the code users (could be individuals, society, social groups or institutions)
Who developed ICC?
Michael Bryam
What does the term "transculturality" refer to?
a number of characteristics that are shared by modern cultures
Where should the focus in class lay on? (concerning the "global education" approach)
on international themes and global issues
When did intercultural learning become an integral part of language learning? (e.g. through great access to transnational personal contacts)
in the 1990s
Why is the term "culture" controversial?
- many different meanings, e.g.
civilisation vs. primitive/ uncivilised
high culture vs. low culture
Name the five components of ICC.
knowledge
skills of interpreting and relating
critical cultural awareness
skills of discovery and interacting
attitudes