4. Read the text once more and answer the questions given below:

• What does ICC mean according to Byram and Kaikkonen?

• Why does the term Intercultural communicative competence is of great

importance nowadays?

• What is the role of plurilingualism and pluriculturalism in our society?

• What does multilingual mean?

5. Watch the part of Michael Byram’s video about Intercultural competence and foreign language teacher education.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXhfi16CGOA)

6. Discuss in pairs:

- What is Intercultural Competence?

- What is the importance Intercultural Competence in Foreign Language Education?

TASK III.

Draw a scheme and justify the basic set of competences and sub-competences of FLT. Define the place and role of the intercultural competence in the MFL teaching profession (include a structured teacher competency model).

TASK IV.

Write an explanation essay (300-350 words) on one of the following topics:

• Foreign Language as a Mean of Intercultural Communication.

• Language as a Bridge Between Cultures.

• Intercultural Communication plays a Vital Role in Our Life.

TASK V.

What are the different intercultural-communicative com­petences (ICC) upon which existing ICC models (as a means for MFL education) are based? Give a full definition of ‘intercul­tural-communicative competence’ and its set of sub-competen­ces.

LESSON 3: Cultural Values

LEAD - IN

TASK I.

1. Read the article and answer the questions given below:

• What do individualistic/collectivistic societies mean?

• What are the peculiarities of Individualism and Collectivism?

• Can you think of potential sources of conflict or misunderstanding between Individualism/ Collectivism?

Individualism versus Collectivism

This cultural dimension is concerned with the extent to which the welfare of the individual or that of the group is more valued in a society.

In individualistic societies, the goals of individuals are valued more highly than the goals of the group. Individuals are rewarded for behaving independently, making their own plans, and working toward achieving their personal goals. In these societies, individuals are hired and promoted largely based on individual achievement and qualifications. Examples of individualistic societies include the United States and Northern and Western European countries.

In collectivistic societies, on the other hand, the needs of the group are considered more important than those of the individual. In these societies, kinship ties are much stronger and may take precedence over expertise in matters of appointments and promotions. Collectivism is a value in Asian, African, as well as South American cultures.

Take, for example, the case of arranged marriages, still common in countries such as India or Pakistan. In those cultures, marriages are times to form family alliances. You marry whomever your family chooses or whoever is best for the family. In the U.S., on the other hand, you marry whomever you choose, the implication being that it’s your decision and you choose the one best for you. In this case, the welfare of the individual takes precedence over the welfare of the family. The same can happen in your professional life. A student from a collectivistic culture may be sent to the U.S. to study whatever his/her government or company needs and not necessarily what he/she wants to pursue; whatever the group needs (i.e., country or company) takes precedence over what the individual wants.

(http://www.celt.iastate.edu/celt-resources/international-resources/cultural%20-differences/)

2. Watch a video about Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures: Differences and Communication styles and complete the chart.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW7aWKXB5J4)

Dimension	Features	Strategies
Individualism		1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Collectivism		1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

3. Give examples and evaluate different cultures of individualism and collectivism.

TASK II.

1. Do you know any common differences between American and British English?

2. Watch a video about Differences between American and British English.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXWwQ8e8oCc)

• What are the main differences between American and British English?

• Give your own examples of American and British spelling, pronunciation, word choice and colloquial expressions.

3. Watch a video about British people peculiarities and be ready to answer the questions:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB5wH4z8FAA)

• What associations do come to your mind when you think about British people?

• How would you characterize British people?

• How would you characterize Kazakh people?

4. In groups of three or four make a survey on communicative models.

5. Complete the Venn diagram comparing British and Kazakh people.

(http://www.blanktemplate.xyz/venn-diagram/)

Case study

In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people.

- Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?

- Compare the issue connected with old people care in Kazakhstan.

- Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Project work:

TASK III.