When Greeks Learn Turkish: Developing Intercultural Competence through Learning the Language of the 'Enemy'

Autor/inn/en	Magos, Kostas; Georgopapadakou, Kanella
Titel	When Greeks Learn Turkish: Developing Intercultural Competence through Learning the Language of the 'Enemy'
Quelle	In: Intercultural Education, 34 (2023) 2, S.101-117 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Magos, Kostas)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1467-5986
DOI	10.1080/14675986.2023.2177618
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Turkish; Stereotypes; Social Bias; Second Language Learning; Interpersonal Communication; Cultural Awareness; Conflict; Attitude Change; Greece; Turkey + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Türkisch; Klischee; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Konflikt; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Griechenland; Türkei
Abstract	Learning a foreign language is not only an interesting cognitive process. It is also a means of communication with other peoples and becoming acquainted with their cultures. Therefore, learning a foreign language can contribute to the development of intercultural competence, i.e. the competence to manage new communication conditions and situations. In this context, Turkish language learning by Greek citizens may act as a means to transform negative stereotypes and prejudices against Turkish people, which predominate in a large segment of the Greek population. This article presents qualitative research findings of twenty Greek adult citizens' transformation of perceptions, subsequent to their attending Turkish language courses. The research established that the majority of the participants acknowledged Turkish language learning and acquisition as a contribution to the development of intercultural communication, to a better acquaintance with Turkish people and the transformation of former negative perceptions of Turkish people and culture. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01