The Impact of Perceptions of Chinese Culture on Intercultural Communicative and Linguistic Competence in Shandong Province
Keywords:
Perceptions, Intercultural, Linguistic, CompetenceAbstract
This study explored the impact of student’s perceptions of Chinese culture on their intercultural communicative and linguistic competence. A mixed-methods approach was used, involving questionnaires from 395 students at three universities in Shandong Province and semi-structured interviews with nine students. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses revealed that high perceptions of Chinese culture significantly enhanced both competences, with strong correlations among the variables. Qualitative findings confirmed these results. The study suggested integrating systematic Chinese cultural education and experiential learning into EFL curricula to strengthen cultural cognition and communication skills in a globalized context.
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