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you will consider why comparisons between cultures are important for interculturalcommunication and you will make comparisons between Thailand and the UK inrelation to politeness.9. Globalisation and transcultural global flowsThe benefits of having one language, English, that is so dominant in the world hasbeen controversial. Is English inevitably linked to Western culture and dominanceor is it, as we have seen, changed and adapted to many different cultures anduses? In these activities you will consider the benefits and disadvantages ofEnglish as a global language. You will then analyse some examples of local (Thai)uses of English and how they relate to globalisation and the idea of transculturalglobal flows.Week 9 discussion task – Can you think of any other examples that mix globaland local cultures in a similar way to the instances you explored in this week’sactivities e.g. language, music, video, films or personal experiences?10. Intercultural AwarenessSuccessful intercultural communication in English involves more than nativespeaker-likegrammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. One way of describingthe skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for intercultural communication isintercultural awareness. In these activities you will be introduced to some ofthe competencies needed for intercultural communication and consider theimportance of different elements of intercultural awareness.Week 10 discussion task – Based on what you have learnt about interculturalcommunication on this course and in particular the skills, knowledge and attitudesof intercultural awareness (ICA), what do you think are the most important thingsto learn about when studying English? For example, native-speaker-like Englishgrammar or pronunciation, experience of other cultures, bilingual communication,knowledge of your own cultures and languages, comparing cultures, globalisation.Do you think ICA should be part of English teaching and learning?Contact informationCourse tutor and principal researcher - Will Baker - w.baker@soton.ac.ukCourse support and research - Ajarn Boonjeera - chiravate@gmail.comCourse support and research - Ajarn Naoworat - ntongkam@hotmail.comTechnical support - Andrew Davey - a.davey@soton.ac.ukIntercultural Awareness Thailand | 303