Integrating Language, Culture, and Communication in English Teaching: Enhancing Intercultural Communicative Competence
Keywords:
Intercultural Communicative Competence, English Teaching, Language-Culture Integration, Cultural Awareness, Communication Skills, Pedagogical Techniques, CEFRAbstract
This study explores the role of integrating language, culture, and communication in fostering Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) in English language classrooms. Drawing on the theoretical perspectives of Byram, Kramsch, Savignon, and Hymes, the paper examines foundational concepts, practical teaching strategies, and methodological approaches that encourage culturally responsive and communication-focused learning. The findings suggest that embedding cultural knowledge alongside authentic communicative tasks enhances student motivation, intercultural understanding, and overall linguistic proficiency.
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Savignon, S. J. (2002). Interpreting Communicative Language Teaching: Contexts and Concerns in Teacher Education. New Haven: Yale University Press. pp. 78–101
