Assessing EFL learners' intercultural communicative competence: the case of second year students at Mohamed Boudiaf university of M'sila, Algeria

Abstract EN

This study aims to assess EFL learners' intercultural communicative competence in the English department at Mohamed Boudiaf university of M’sila, through Chen’s and Starosta’s intercultural sensitivity scale.

based on the data obtained, the majority of EFL learners possess positive attitudes toward other people from different cultures and have a high level of respect toward others’ values and behaviors.

although many show their excitement to engage in intercultural communication, they seem to have a lack of self-confidence to be intercultural communicators, which signifies their low level of intercultural awareness.

the findings of this paper would be an important reference for EFL teachers to explore appropriate methods for raising EFL learners’ intercultural awareness, helping them become more effective intercultural communicators, and be well-equipped to function successfully with people with different cultural backgrounds.