International experiences in developing intercultural competence in pre-service teacher education programs
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This article analyzes international experiences in developing intercultural communicative competence in pre-service teacher education programmes. In particular, it examines theoretical and practical studies related to Morocco, Taiwan, Oman, Spain, virtual exchange projects, study abroad programmes, and European initiatives.
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Intercultural communicative competence pre-service teachers teacher education programmes international experience English language teachingReferences
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