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Mousa Ahmadian

Mousa Ahmadian

Academic rank: Professor
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9608-8737
Education: PhD.
ScopusId: 37053495200
HIndex:
Faculty: Literature and Languages
Address: Arak University
Phone: 086-33135111

Research

Title
Towards a Model of Intercultural Communicative Competence in Iranian EFL Context: Testing the Role of International Posture, Ideal L2 Self, L2 SelfConfidence, and Metacognitive Strategies
Type
JournalPaper
Keywords
Intercultural communicative competence; international posture; second language self-confidence; metacognitive strategies
Year
2020
Journal Journal of Intercultural Communication Research
DOI
Researchers Ali Asghar Ghasemi ، Mousa Ahmadian ، Houshang Yazdani ghareaghaj ، Majid Amerian

Abstract

This study aimed to present a model of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) by incorporating international posture, motivational disposition (ideal L2 self), second language (L2) selfconfidence, and metacognitive learning strategies. To this end, 150 Iranian L2 learners, selected through convenience sampling procedure, took part in the research. The findings of structural equation modelling revealed that the proposed model showed adequate fit to the data, implying that the model is appropriate in Iranian English as a foreign language (EFL) context. Also, the results indicated that learners with a high level of international posture are more likely to bridge the gap between their present and ideal selves. This was, additionally, argued that internationally oriented and ideally motivated learners become confident of their abilities to get engaged in interaction with L2 target communities. Furthermore, metacognitive learning strategies were found to be directly associated with ICC, implicating that the learners who continuously reflect on their learning and evaluate their performances are more prone to have a higher level of ICC. Finally, suggestions were offered for language teachers and policy-makers to inspire their learners to be more competent in communication with people of other cultures and languages.