[PDF] Developing the Intercultural Dimension in Language Teaching

Are Bourdieu's theories relevant to cultural studies?

This article examines the relevance of French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu’s theories to cultural studies. His key concepts such as cultural capital, habitus, field and symbolic violence are introduced and explained in relation to their prospects and limitations in the study of culture.

What is the difference between cross-cultural transition and intercultural communication?

In particular, intercultural communication theories often examine cultural identity changes but fail to consider the adjustment process of the sojourner, whereas, in the field of cross-cultural transition, the theoretical focus remains around adjustment rather than on cultural identity.

What are cultural intermediaries?

Cultural intermediaries display some aspects of new modes of corporate professionali-zation, for which occupational legitimization is cast in commercial rather than in ethical terms, and demonstrated competence is accepted alongside or ahead of qualifications (Muzio et al., 2011).

What are the three theories of cultural identity?

Although there are numerous theories of cultural identity in the field, these three theories , namely social identity theory, identity management theory and identity negotiation theory, are ARECLS, Vol. 15, 2018, p. 97-112 102 often applied to study cultural identity in an intercultural environment and cross-cultural transition.