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Vol.05 Issue05 2025
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91-94
10.37547/ijp/Volume05Issue05-22
A Mechanism for Developing Students' Intercultural
Communicative Competencies Based on Multimedia Tools
Abadan Tleumuratova Bekbanovna
PhD student, 3rd year, Nukus state pedagogical institute, Nukus, Uzbekistan, Karakalpakstan
Received:
16 March 2025;
Accepted:
12 April 2025;
Published:
14 May 2025
Abstract:
This article deals with an innovative mechanism for developing students' intercultural communicative
competencies (ICC) employing multimedia tools. The research examines how multimedia resources, such as video
conferencing, interactive digital platforms, virtual simulations, and multimedia storytelling, can effectively foster
intercultural understanding, empathy, and communication skills among learners. Through qualitative and
quantitative methods, the study evaluates changes in students’ ICC before and after multimedia
-based
interventions, highlighting specific strategies and tools that significantly enhance intercultural competencies.
Keywords:
Innovative, mechanism, intercultural, communicative competencies (ICC), multimedia.
Introduction:
The importance of this research stems
from
the
increasing
globalization
and
interconnectedness of societies, necessitating robust
intercultural communicative competencies among
students. As traditional educational methodologies
prove insufficient for fully preparing students for global
interactions, multimedia tools emerge as critical
solutions for bridging cultural divides and enriching
communication practices. This paper significantly
contributes
to educational methodologies
by
identifying effective multimedia tools and techniques,
ultimately equipping educators with practical
mechanisms to better prepare students for diverse,
intercultural environments. Additionally, the insights
gained can influence curriculum design, policy-making,
and the broader discourse on technology-enhanced
intercultural education.
The terms “intercultural communication” and “cross
-
cultural communication” have been broadly employed,
often interchangeably, across various academic
disciplines since the 1950s. Increased globalization and
intensified European integration have significantly
boosted interest in this field, establishing intercultural
communication as a distinct area of scholarly inquiry.
Its recognition as an independent field is evident from
the numerous scholars, publications, conferences, and
dissertations specifically dedicated to this area.
However, debates emerge when attributing theories or
methodologies to this field, primarily because
intercultural communication heavily draws upon
diverse disciplines. These interdisciplinary perspectives
are
essential
for
thoroughly
understanding
intercultural communication, which incorporates fields
such as anthropology, social psychology, sociology,
communication studies, and linguistics [10; 2, pp. 9
–
12].
METHOD
The issue of developing intercultural competence
among students has been extensively explored in
scholarly literature by various researchers, each
offering distinct solutions. These include employing a
regional studies approach, delivering culture-oriented
language courses, integrating mobile technologies,
utilizing professional portfolios, applying media
education methods and television media texts,
teaching phraseological units and pragmatic texts via
internet resources, and engaging with literary texts
from world literature. A.I.Shevchenko [15] developed a
methodology for cultivating intercultural competence
within
a
professionally-oriented
informational
educational environment. P.V. Sysoev [14] proposes
broadening intercultural competence training by
including skills for intercultural interaction, particularly
in contexts
involving cultural conflicts or “non
-dialogue
of cultures”. V.P. Furmanova and A.I.Ferstyaev [13]
examine intercultural competence development
through learning German as a second foreign language,
building on previously acquired knowledge and skills
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related to the English language and culture within a
conceptual framework. The work of I.F. Borisova and
I.L. Savvina [12] introduces a model designed to
develop intercultural competence in medical students
studying
Japanese
language
and
culture,
conceptualizing
them
as
secondary
linguistic
personalities.
Significantly relevant for this review is the research by
K.S. Tseunov [11], who introduces a model specifically
targeted at developing intercultural competence
among future public relations professionals. This model
comprises socio-cultural mechanisms and factors, an
integrated set of requirements and correspondences,
along with a clear structure and criteria for assessing
intercultural competence levels. According to Tseunov,
intercultural competence represents an integrative
attribute combining intercultural knowledge, skills, and
professionally relevant personal qualities. This
integration
fosters
readiness
for professional
communication grounded in universal human values
and facilitates productive professional intercultural
interaction.
The development of intercultural communicative
competencies (ICC) has become a significant focus in
contemporary educational paradigms, reflecting the
global interconnectedness of societies and the
necessity of equipping students with the skills to
navigate culturally diverse environments. Multimedia
tools have emerged as powerful facilitators in fostering
these competencies, providing dynamic, interactive,
and immersive experiences that traditional methods
may not fully deliver [2]. Multimedia learning
environments
significantly
enhance
students'
intercultural awareness, linguistic abilities, and
empathetic understanding by engaging them through
multiple sensory modalities (audio, visual, textual, and
interactive elements) [5]. The effectiveness of
multimedia-based ICC development stems from its
ability to simulate authentic cultural interactions and
dialogues, providing learners with experiential insights
into different cultural perspectives [1].
Research indicates that integrating multimedia tools
such as video conferencing, digital storytelling, virtual
reality (VR), and interactive web applications into
language and cultural education can substantially
promote ICC. For instance, Chen and Yang [3]
demonstrated that multimedia-driven approaches in
language
learning,
especially
those
involving
synchronous intercultural interactions via platforms
like Skype or Zoom, significantly improved learners'
intercultural
sensitivity
and
communicative
competence. Virtual reality, as an advanced
multimedia tool, has particularly notable potential. Lee
and Wong [6] argue that VR environments create
immersive cultural contexts where students can
practice language and intercultural skills in risk-free
settings,
thereby
enhancing
confidence
and
intercultural adaptability. Further, digital storytelling
has also been acknowledged for its ability to deepen
empathy and cultural understanding through narrative
techniques that resonate emotionally with learners,
bridging cultural gaps more effectively than traditional
instructional materials [8].
Additionally, web-based multimedia projects facilitate
collaborative intercultural communication, enabling
students from diverse geographical locations to
collaborate on shared goals, thus providing practical
experience in managing intercultural teamwork and
negotiation skills [7].
However, despite the positive potential, there remain
challenges related to equitable access, technological
proficiency among educators and learners, and the
need for structured pedagogical frameworks guiding
the implementation of multimedia tools effectively in
educational contexts [4]. Thus, successful development
of ICC using multimedia tools demands careful
curriculum integration, instructor training, and ongoing
pedagogical support.
Overall, multimedia-based mechanisms represent
promising avenues for enriching students' intercultural
communicative competencies. Continued empirical
research and pedagogical innovation are essential for
maximizing their educational benefits and overcoming
inherent technological and methodological challenges.
DISCUSSION
Intercultural communication is typically defined as
contextual
communication
occurring
between
individuals from different linguistic and cultural
backgrounds.
From
foundational
definitions,
communication is understood as an active interaction
among individuals mediated through language, while
“intercultural” specifically indicates communication
occurring between people of differing cultural
identities. Here, culture represents structured forms of
human behavior within social contexts influenced by
national or local conditions such as linguistic,
economic, institutional, and professional frameworks.
Furthermore,
intercultural
communication
encompasses both a theoretical concept and a practical
competency. Intercultural competence involves
dynamic personal attributes enabling effective
intercultural interactions, generally characterized by
three essential components: knowledge, skills, and
attitudes.
In contemporary language teaching, educators
increasingly
integrate
innovative
instructional
methods,
especially
those
involving
digital
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technologies. Commonly referred to as Information
and Communication Technologies (ICT) or Information
and Learning Technology (ILT), these digital tools have
profoundly influenced language education by providing
novel opportunities for interactive and practical
language learning. Educators recognize the significant
potential of ICT-based projects, which emphasize
“using the language to learn the language” through
interactive, collaborative approaches [22, p. 217].
Moreover, the integration of internet technologies in
EFL or ESL classrooms has prompted significant changes
in language teaching objectives.
CONCLUSION
In summary, one notable shift involves an expanded
conception of communicative competence to include
intercultural dimensions. International collaborative
projects facilitated by internet communication provide
students broader opportunities for intercultural
exchanges. Consequently, students acquire new
communicative skills, which previously might not have
been emphasized within traditional language classes.
While traditional language instruction frequently
targets interactions in local contexts like restaurants,
workplaces, or educational settings, international
projects inherently require a broader set of
intercultural communicative competencies. Thus,
integrating a contextual approach with media
education not only enhances students' knowledge in
the field of intercultural communication but also
facilitates more effective development of their skills
and abilities. Through contextual learning, students are
shaped both as professionals and as tolerant members
of future workplace communities.
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