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INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES: Multilingualism

Language Diversity and Policy

Languages carry cultural knowledge, identity, and heritage. Understanding the global landscape of multilingualism and the diversity within English itself broadens students’ perspectives on language and communication.:

Useful Resources on Language Diversity and Policy:

UNESCO. (2025). Languages matter: Global guidance on multilingual education. https://doi.org/10.54675/MLIO7101

Annotation: UNESCO publication providing global guidance on multilingual education policy and practice.

Purdue OWL. (n.d.). World Englishes: Regional examples. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/multilingual/world_englishes/regional_examples.html

Annotation: Part of the Purdue OWL's World Englishes series, illustrating linguistic differences across regional varieties of English (British, American, South Asian, South African) in vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and pronunciation. Links to companion pages on variation, classroom activities, and suggested readings.

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

6.1. Intercultural Concepts and Models

6.2. Human Rights, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination
6.2.1. Human Rights Instruments
6.2.2. Equity Frameworks and Advocacy
6.2.3. Recognizing Bias
6.2.4. Addressing Racism and Discrimination

6.3. Diversity and Inclusion

6.4. Global Citizenship and Civic Engagement

6.5. Intercultural Dialogue and Communication
6.5.1. Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication
6.5.2. Language and Intercultural Dialogue

6.6. Multilingualism
6.6.1. Learning and Speaking Languages

6.6.2. Language Diversity and Policy

6.7. Intercultural Skills Development
6.7.1. Intercultural Courses and Training
6.7.2. Understanding Culture
6.7.3. Cross-Cultural Leadership and Communication

6.8. International Study Experience

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

Peer Reviewer(s): None