INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS, INCLUSION AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN ESP (ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES) COURSES - STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND VIEWS

Elena Spirovska Tevdovska

DOI Number
https://doi.org/10.22190/JTESAP240129008S
First page
087
Last page
095

Abstract


The purpose of this article is to review and examine students’ perceptions and views on intercultural awareness and inclusivity in the context of tertiary education and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) setting. For the purpose of this article, a survey is conducted among students in the ESP groups, consisting of both local and international students, coming from diverse ethnic, national and cultural background.  The research aims to explore students’ awareness of inclusion and diversity existing in the groups and students’ awareness of the intercultural similarities and differences. Furthermore, the study aims to explore students’ attitude towards the learning environment in ESP courses and teaching and learning practices which foster students’ intercultural awareness, the necessity of these practices and the ways to improve intercultural awareness and the awareness of the characteristics of diversity and inclusion. Finally, the article will suggest teaching practices which will facilitate inclusivity and promote intercultural awareness in the context of ESP courses.

Keywords

intercultural awareness, cultural background, diversity and inclusion, students’ perceptions

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