Date:
November 1998
Page No.:
104
Writer(s):
Anne M. Shibata, State University of New York, New Paltz
This article explains the concept of intercultural communication (Ie), discusses
the need to treat intercultural communication classes as a specialty in foreign
language education, and examines some of the conceptual frameworks that are
useful for teaching Ie in Japan. The author focuses on the premise that intercultural
training is ultimately transformative and that cognitive training alone is not enough
to help students reach the goal of intercultural competence. In addition, this
paper examines teacher competencies necessary for Ie training in Japan and
presents examples of experiential activities that can be implemented in the Ie
classroom.
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