Volume 4,Issue 3
A Study on the Design of College English Courses for Cultivating Intercultural Communication Competence and Global Competence
Against the backdrop of accelerating globalization, intercultural communication competence and global competence have become increasingly essential attributes for university graduates entering an interconnected workforce. As a core component of general education in Chinese higher education, College English plays a dual role: it serves as a primary vehicle for language acquisition and as a critical platform for cultivating students’ international perspectives, cultural inclusiveness, and intercultural communication skills. However, traditional College English curricula have predominantly emphasized linguistic knowledge and test preparation, while neglecting the systematic development of cultural literacy and global awareness. Focusing on the intersection of intercultural communication competence, global competence, College English, and curriculum design, this paper analyzes their intrinsic relationships, identifies existing pedagogical challenges, establishes design principles, and proposes optimization strategies, thereby offering both theoretical grounding and practical guidance for reforming College English curricula.
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