Globalization is bringing about a new paradigm of super-diversity which is resulting in all societies becoming more culturally diverse.Interculturalism,as a new model which responds to this increasing diversity,reject...Globalization is bringing about a new paradigm of super-diversity which is resulting in all societies becoming more culturally diverse.Interculturalism,as a new model which responds to this increasing diversity,rejects all forms of discrimination based on differences,instead embracing reciprocity and accommodation.Interculturalism theory is characterized by integration,cohesion,and intercultural dialogue.Compared to multiculturalism theory,interculturalism theory discusses how to make a society more cohesive and accommodate people from different cultures.Interculturalism features a stronger sense of whole.Therefore,in intercultural education,intercultural competence is highlighted in order to catalyze dialogue between people from different groups.Interculturalism has a role in increasing the current level of diversity within contemporary Chinese society.Furthermore,Confucius’ideal of Great Harmony,which values integration while respecting differences,echoes the tenets of interculturalism.In conclusion,interculturalism can serve as an effective theory for cultivating a shared society.展开更多
English has not only become the international language, as it is spoken by a large number of native speakers of other languages and severs as a language of wider communication, but also has achieved a genuinely global...English has not only become the international language, as it is spoken by a large number of native speakers of other languages and severs as a language of wider communication, but also has achieved a genuinely global status. Thus the spread of English provides language teachers with an abundance of data for relating second language issues to pedagogical concerns. To achieve positive pedagogical goals, it is very essential for language teachers to be aware of the status and functions of Englishes in the world today and in the future as well. To serve the purpose, this article suggests that varieties of English should be taught and special attention should be paid to teaching culture in our College English classroom so as to help our students to establish a sphere of interculturalism.展开更多
文摘Globalization is bringing about a new paradigm of super-diversity which is resulting in all societies becoming more culturally diverse.Interculturalism,as a new model which responds to this increasing diversity,rejects all forms of discrimination based on differences,instead embracing reciprocity and accommodation.Interculturalism theory is characterized by integration,cohesion,and intercultural dialogue.Compared to multiculturalism theory,interculturalism theory discusses how to make a society more cohesive and accommodate people from different cultures.Interculturalism features a stronger sense of whole.Therefore,in intercultural education,intercultural competence is highlighted in order to catalyze dialogue between people from different groups.Interculturalism has a role in increasing the current level of diversity within contemporary Chinese society.Furthermore,Confucius’ideal of Great Harmony,which values integration while respecting differences,echoes the tenets of interculturalism.In conclusion,interculturalism can serve as an effective theory for cultivating a shared society.
文摘English has not only become the international language, as it is spoken by a large number of native speakers of other languages and severs as a language of wider communication, but also has achieved a genuinely global status. Thus the spread of English provides language teachers with an abundance of data for relating second language issues to pedagogical concerns. To achieve positive pedagogical goals, it is very essential for language teachers to be aware of the status and functions of Englishes in the world today and in the future as well. To serve the purpose, this article suggests that varieties of English should be taught and special attention should be paid to teaching culture in our College English classroom so as to help our students to establish a sphere of interculturalism.
