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This collection of essays analyses the evolution of theory of intercultural competence and its relationship to education for citizenship. It does so by analysing the concepts of intercultural competence, including the notion of the intercultural speaker, by discussing the ways in which language education policy develops and by comparing the theories and purposes of foreign language education and education for citizenship…. More >>
From Foreign Language Education to Education for Intercultural Citizenship: Essays and Reflections
Michael Byram covers the ground in which he is a renowned expert and has written extensively, yet sounds amazingly fresh in the ideas he provides. These concern the role of foreign languages in the modern world, with special emphasis on intercultural competence. The book can inspire foreign language teachers, teacher trainers and researchers. Highly readable though definitely academic.
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