Do tasks and exercises in English Foreign Language textbooks promote Intercultural Competence? An empirical study

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Theoretical background
• Intercultural Competence in the EFL classroom
• Definition
• Purpose of the Intercultural Competence as an educational goal
• Tasks and Exercises in the EFL classroom
• Definition and function
• Quality features of tasks and exercises in terms of promoting Intercultural Competence
• Empirical study
• Methodology
• Blue Line 4 (Hauptschule)
• Red Line 4 (Realschule)
• Findings
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of tasks and exercises in English Foreign Language textbooks in promoting Intercultural Competence. The study focuses on two textbooks used in eighth grade at Hauptschule and Realschule in Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany, specifically analyzing the unit "Gateway NYC".

• The definition and importance of Intercultural Competence in EFL classrooms
• The role of tasks and exercises in promoting Intercultural Competence
• The quality features of tasks and exercises that contribute to Intercultural Competence development
• An empirical analysis of tasks and exercises from two English Foreign Language textbooks
• An evaluation of the effectiveness of these textbooks in promoting Intercultural Competence

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introductory chapter sets the context for the study by discussing the growing importance of Intercultural Competence in today's globalized world. It highlights the role of English Foreign Language textbooks in promoting this competence and outlines the study's objectives, methodology, and scope.

The theoretical background chapter provides a comprehensive discussion of Intercultural Competence, defining its components, exploring its purpose as an educational goal, and examining its relevance in EFL classrooms. It further delves into the significance of tasks and exercises, outlining their functions and highlighting key quality features that contribute to the development of Intercultural Competence.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on Intercultural Competence, English Foreign Language textbooks, tasks and exercises, quality features, empirical analysis, and the promotion of Intercultural Competence in EFL classrooms. It examines the effectiveness of two textbooks in promoting Intercultural Competence, drawing on a specific case study centered on the topic of New York City.