Intercultural language learning (ICLL), however, emphasises the need for learners and users of language to move between languages and cultures, which, in turn, recognises positive aspects of using the first language in language acquisition (Liddicoat, 2008).
This paper investigates a Japanese language subject currently taught at an Australian university, utilising ICLL as the analytical framework.
First and foremost, ICLL places much emphasis on learners' development of intercultural competence.
In terms of pedagogy, ICLL adopts the following five principles:
Liddicoat maintains that noticing is critical in ICLL (Liddicoat, 2002, p.
There are some prior studies to date that have applied the concept of ICLL to Japanese language learning and teaching.
The main objective of this paper is to discuss the appropriateness of translation and interpreting tasks drawing upon the above mentioned framework, ICLL. To this end, firstly, we look into the nature and characteristics of the subject entitled 'Japanese Interpreting and Translation' itself using the same framework.
15 December 2009 - Austrian vaccine developer Intercell AG (WBAG:
ICLL) has decided to raise its share capital by EUR845,000 (USD1.2m), the company said today.
11 December 2009 - GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA, a unit of UK drug giant GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK), has agreed to become a new strategic partner for Intercell AG (WBAG:
ICLL) and to acquire up to 5% in the Austrian vaccine developer, the latter said today.