Competencia intercultural en la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras

Abstract

The present article seeks to clarify what is meant by intercultural competence when teaching a foreign language. An introductory paragraph refers to the various researches that have focused on studying the relationships between language and culture, and the reasons that have led to the need to promote integrated teaching of both. Next, it points out some key concepts on the approach or intercultural dimension applied to language teaching and provides a conceptual framework that supports this dimension. The article concludes with a brief indication concerning the teachers' role.