Dimension

Evaluating language learners’ intercultural competence 99
10. I can perceive cultural norms during intercultural interactions.
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If you marked “strongly agree” or “agree” on item 10, answer the related question a.
below. If not, go on to item 11.
a. I can relate these cultural norms to everyday events.
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11. I am able to apply my cross-cultural experience during intercultural exchanges.
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12. In an intercultural encounter, my approach toward others is independent of
my cultural norms.
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13. I am conscious of the process of social interaction related to a different culture.
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14. I can accommodate other views on events in various cultures including mine.
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15. I am able to understand reasons behind an intercultural misunderstanding.
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16. I can navigate favourable acceptance of two different cultures.
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17. I am able to interpret ethnocentric views in an event.
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18. I have strategies to evaluate cultural perspectives in events.
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19. I can relate with people from various backgrounds.
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20. I have the ability to draw out one’s values during an intercultural exchange.
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If you marked “strongly agree” or “agree” on item 20, answer the related question a.
below. If not, go on to item 21.
a. I have the ability to apply those values to other situations.
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21. I know how social interaction works in another culture.
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22. I can comprehend cultural misunderstandings based on cultural differences.
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23. It is comfortable for me to exercise impartiality when engaging with others in a
cross-cultural interaction.
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24. I can distinguish cultural perspectives in an event.
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25. I can intercede in an intercultural exchange situation to improve acceptance of
others.
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26. I can relate a narrow-minded event that is based on another culture to my
culture.
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