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Kurdish EFL Teachers' and Learners' Perceptions of Intercultural Communicative Competence

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates Kurdish EFL teachers' and learners' perceptions of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 120 English educators and 100 university students through questionnaires and follow-up interviews with 16 teachers. The findings reveal that while both groups recognize the importance of ICC, significant gaps exist between theoretical understanding and practical implementation. Gender differences and varying levels of engagement with intercultural competence were identified, suggesting the need for enhanced teacher training and curriculum reform to better integrate ICC into EFL instruction in the Kurdish context.

Source: Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change

DOI: 10.64753/jcasc.v10i4.4495

Authors: Daiman Abdulrahman Ismael, Parviz Ajideh, Nava Nourdad

Institution: University of Tabriz

Topic: Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7130605143

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