ENHANCING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN CLIL CLASSROOMS: IMPACT ON STUDENTS' LANGUAGE LEARNING ATTITUDES AND CULTURAL AWARENESS

Abstract

In today’s globalised world, navigating cultural differences and communicating effectively across diverse contexts is more important than ever. This study explores the impact of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) on the development of intercultural competence and its subsequent influence on students’ attitudes toward language learning and cultural awareness. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews with 60 undergraduate students. The findings reveal that CLIL plays a significant role in enhancing intercultural understanding, which in turn leads to more positive attitudes toward language learning and a heightened sense of cultural awareness. These results not only underscore the importance of CLIL but also offer crucial insights for improving CLIL practices to better foster intercultural competence in educational settings.