外语教学中的跨文化非语言交际行为

随着人们对跨文化非语言交际行为这一领域研究的发展 ,跨文化非语言交际行为在外语教学中的地位显得越来越突出。外语教师要首先提高自身的跨文化意识 ,加强对非语言交际行为的内容和作用的研究 ,并将其应用于课堂教学 ,提高教学效果 ,从而全面提高学生的跨文化交际能力     

The development and validation of intercultural understanding (ICU) instruments for teachers and students in primary and secondary schools

Intercultural understanding (ICU) is becoming an essential part of living and contributing effectively in our increasingly diverse society. In fact, ICU is a key capability in the Australian schooling curriculum, alongside other general capabilities such as numeracy and literacy. While there are current instruments assessing ICU, there is little evidence-based research surrounding their use in primary and secondary school settings. In the context of a larger project, this study outlines the development and validation of a new ICU instrument specifically for use in primary and secondary schools. Among a sample of teachers and students from 12 Australian primary and secondary schools, the study found a teacher ICU instrument with a four-factor structure and a student ICU instrument with a two-factor structure. Further research and implications are discussed.     

Intercultural knowledge,awareness and skills observed in a foreign language classroom

This article reports on findings from a research study conducted in a university-level Japanese course, which utilised intercultural learning approaches, methodologies and techniques. The purpose of the investigation was to assess student intercultural development as conceptualised in Deardorff's Process Model of Intercultural Competence.) The findings suggest that when an appropriate learning environment is provided, component elements of intercultural competence will develop. Emergent conclusions also highlight the importance of external engagement, reflection, scaffolding and training in foreign language classrooms.     

跨文化语境下中国公案小说的西传与回溯——以荷兰高罗佩《迷宫案》为例

<迷宫案>是荷兰汉学家高罗佩用英语创作的二十四种狄公案系列小说中的第二种,也是由他亲自翻译为中文的唯一一种.高罗佩西传与回溯狄公故事的实践使中国公案小说在改良中得以重生,同时也向西方世界打开了一扇展示中国刑律制度和广博文化的窗口.上世纪八十年代初,中国外交官陈来元也将<迷宫案>译介给中国读者,完成了该小说的二重回溯.漫长的跨文化传播历程使<迷宫案>小说及狄公形象得到多重阐释和想象,使之成为跨文化语境下中国公案小说西传与回溯的成功案例.     

多元文化背景下留学生对当地文化影响的研究

随着经济全球化的不断发展,教育全球化已成为必然趋势。由于教育资源丰富国家的留学生人数的不断增长,留学生对留学地的文化必定会产生不同程度的影响。这种潜移默化的影响通常较难察觉,目前尚未引起人们足够的关注。通过联合加拿大RockridgeSecondarySchool、英国谢菲尔德大学、澳大利亚的CurtinUniversityofTechnolo-gy以及国内接收留学生人数较多的清华大学、北京大学、南开大学等院校,以发放调查问卷、网络视频、组织中外留学生联合活动等形式,研究分析了“留学生文化”的不断发展而致使当地文化和价值观发生的变化及其原因,并阐述了认识这种变化的正确态度。     

中国英语学习者拒绝语中的语用迁移

以Kasper的语用迁移理论为依据,采用Beebe等学者的“语篇测试”问卷法,对中国的英语学习者以及英语本族语者的拒绝言语行为表达模式进行调查,结果表明,两个民族不同的文化价值观是导致语用迁移,即对直接表达和间接表达以及间接程度采取不同取舍的主要因素。     

Intercultural competence development via online social networking: the Japanese students’ experience with internationalisation in U.S. higher education

ABSTRACT

This study examines the possibility that interaction through social network platforms can serve as an informal means of developing intercultural competence among international students in higher education settings. Japanese students studying in the United States at a university in the Northwestern US were invited to participate in a mixed-method study involving interviews about their social network use and interactions, and a structured questionnaire measure of intercultural competence development. Overall, the results indicate that those in the top tertile of intercultural competence development tended to describe more proactive social ways and benefits of interacting with potential sources of support over social media, whereas those in the bottom tertile tended to describe the importance and use of social media for passive consumption of information. The implications for the incorporation of social network platforms into higher-education programs for internationalisation and intercultural competence development are discussed.     

Intercultural teaching competence: a multi-disciplinary model for instructor reflection

Abstract

This article presents a model for Intercultural Teaching Competence (ITC) that instructors may use as a tool for reflection as they prepare to facilitate learning across cultures. Building on previous research on intercultural competence, culturally relevant teaching, intercultural trainer competencies, and student-centred approaches to teaching, the model identifies concrete facilitation techniques for instructors who would like to further develop their own teaching practice or mentor colleagues in effective teaching across cultures. The model consists of 20 instructor competencies grouped into three categories: foundational skills, facilitation skills, and curriculum development skills for intercultural learning. While intended as a tool to guide instructors in individual and group reflection on inclusive teaching practices, the ITC model may also be used by educational developers to guide feedback during classroom observations or while supporting curriculum internationalisation initiatives. Recommendations for use in faculty learning communities and workshops are included at the end of the article. The ITC model will benefit instructors in a variety of disciplines who teach in diverse and multidisciplinary classrooms, discuss global or social justice issues in their class, and those who seek to include intercultural and Indigenous perspectives in their curriculum.