Author(s)

Wu Jie

Corresponding Author

Wu Jie

Abstract

Nowadays English has been a necessity in communication and cooperation between China and other countries all around the world. Moreover, intercultural communication competence in English learning is significant for talents of modern times. Within the framework of application-oriented talents training, this study tries to put forward the cultivation mode suitable for intercultural communication competence of non-English majors. This mode is based on the notion of holistic education. Then different aspects concerning the mode are introduced, including teaching objectives, teaching syllabus, teaching plan, teaching content, teaching methods and teaching procedures as well as assessment for the cultivation mode. Further examination and improvement will be needed for this mode in order to facilitate the cultivation of intercultural communication competence.

Keywords

Holistic education, intercultural communication competence