Ethnic Minority Pre-Service English Teachers' Narratives on Identity and Intercultural Competence

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Author(s): Hoa Hoang (VNU University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 34
Source title: Intercultural Competence in Higher Education English Language Instruction
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ngoc- Tung Vu (VNU University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam), Hanh Dinh (Vermont State University, USA), Thi Thu Hang Nguyen (VNU University of Languages and International Studies, Hanoi, Vietnam)and Huu Thanh Minh Nguyen (University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Danang, Vietnam)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3506-2.ch009

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Literacy and Language Studies / Media & Communications / Multicultural Education

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This study explores the experiences of three pre-service English teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds as they navigate their identities and develop intercultural competence within a predominantly Kinh ethnic higher education context. Employing a narrative inquiry approach and grounded in Byram's model of intercultural competence, the research delves into how these students perceive and adjust their cultural identities during their transition from their hometowns to Hanoi. It examines the evolving nature of their identities in response to exposure to different cultural norms and assesses their perceptions of intercultural competence within a system that is often viewed as monocultural. The study also highlights the challenges these students face in pursuing higher education in Hanoi, offering insights into the broader experiences of marginalized groups. In highlighting the importance of intercultural competence, the research calls for the creation of a more inclusive educational environment where diverse voices, irrespective of ethnic background, contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of Vietnamese higher education.

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