Unit 11: Ethics of Cultural Representation in Language Teaching

6. Strategies for Ethical Intercultural Communication Teaching

Ethical intercultural teaching requires:
·       Promoting dialogue over judgment.
·       Encouraging self-awareness in learners.
·       Using authentic materials from multiple cultures.
·       Teaching intercultural communicative competence (Byram, 1997).
💡 Practical ideas:
·       Invite guest speakers from diverse backgrounds.
·       Use media that represent underrepresented voices.
·       Design tasks that explore cultural similarities and differences respectfully.