Language & Intercultural Communication
Editor: Dr John Corbett (University of Glasgow)
Associate Editor: Robert Crawshaw (Lancaster University)
Reviews and Criticism Editor: Dr Fiona J. Doloughan (University of Surrey)
Editorial Board: Gavin Jack (University of Stirling)
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Volume: 6 Number: 3-4 Page: 286–296
doi:10.2167/laic255.0
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On Being European: The Contribution of Intercultural Communication Theory and Pedagogy
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Patrick Boylan
Department of Linguistics, University of Rome III, Italy
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Europe can become ‘united in diversity’ only by helping its citizens internalise experientially their composite cultural identity as Europeans. Merely conceptual ‘understanding’ of the other cultures is insufficient to promote genuine mutual respect and real opportunities for synergy across frontiers. An example is given of how experiential internalisation can be facilitated by teaching languages as culture.
Keywords: European, cultural identity, experiential, internalisation of L2
© 2006 P. Boylan
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