Cultivating Intercultural Communication Competence in College English Teaching: Practice and Exploration

Abstract

With the advancement of globalization, intercultural communication competence has become increasingly important in college English teaching. This paper explores the connotations and theoretical foundations of intercultural communication competence, and proposes practical pathways for cultivating this competence in college English teaching. The study suggests that intercultural communication competence is not only an extension of language ability but also a comprehensive manifestation of cultural understanding, emotional adjustment, and behavioral adaptation. Through curriculum design, innovative teaching methods, and the establishment of a multidimensional assessment system, students' intercultural communication competence can be effectively enhanced. Additionally, college English teachers play a crucial role in this process. Improving teachers' intercultural literacy and building supportive collaboration mechanisms are key to enhancing teaching effectiveness. The paper concludes with a discussion of future directions for cultivating intercultural communication competence, emphasizing the necessity of teachers' professional development and the innovation of teaching models to better meet the educational needs in a globalized context.