Developing Intercultural Language Materials

Developing Intercultural Language Materials puts intercultural competence at the forefront of the learning agenda. It unpicks its underlying theory and provides a framework and practical methodologies for practitioners, providing a toolkit for them to create their own learning materials and design their own classroom activities to nurture intercultural competence. This innovative book showcases some of the new ways language teachers in practice successfully integrate this essential skill into their curricula. Directions for further research, pulling out recurring threads in this book, such as critical pedagogy and cultural sensibility, offer opportunities for professional development. This research-grounded and action-oriented text is essential reading for language and cultural studies practitioners who want to help their students thrive in today's multicultural world.

Freda Mishan has over forty years' experience in TESOL. Her research and publications are primarily in materials development, including the development of intercultural language learning materials, ESOL, and blended learning. Tamas Kiss works as an associate professor at Sunway University, Centre for English Language Studies, in Malaysia. He has been involved with language teacher education programmes in Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and South East Asia.

Part I From research to implications Part II From implications to application Part III From application to implementation Part IV From implementation to research Conclusion