![]() ![]() The result was a comprehensive course that included attainable goals, realistic learning objectives, conducive learning experiences, along with clear assessment criteria, scales, descriptors, methods, and tools for gauging the attainment of achievable learning outcomes. In particular, it explored the potential development of an intercultural training course consisting of teaching materials that employ three types of teaching techniques, namely the cultural awareness technique (CAT), critical incident technique (CIT) and cultural misunderstanding technique (CMT). The present study aimed to investigate these issues with reference to current literature on intercultural course and materials development as well as instructional design and affordance theories. Little data is currently available on course and materials design for intercul-tural competence (IC) teaching in the Tunisian higher education EFL context. However, it was found that the way the target cultures were integrated into English teaching had not been adequately considered good hence, some systematic endeavors were suggested to cope with the issue. ![]() In their teaching practice, they reported that various techniques were utilized to facilitate intercultural language teaching. Moreover, teachers' knowledge of the target culture was found to be categorized high. Besides, they viewed cultures as an inseparable part of the language. Based on the collected data using questionnaires and interviews, it was found that most of the teachers had positive views of integrating cultures and intercultural competence into their English teaching practice. The subjects comprised twenty-nine teachers having experience in teaching at some educational institutions, namely schools, universities, and English courses. This study aimed to reveal the EFL teachers' views and beliefs regarding intercultural competence in English teaching practice. ![]() Thereby, English teachers' duties are expected not only to provide and facilitate students to gain English skills but also intercultural competence. To make effective communication, not only do people require adequate language skills but also the intercultural competence through which mutual understanding across the cultural boundary can be attained should be taken into account. Due to globalization, having an effective communicative skill becomes a pivotal issue. ![]()
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