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The paper aims to evaluate how well senior high school English textbooks support the development of intercultural communicative competence.

April 4, 2026Open Access

An examination of senior high school English textbooks from the perspective of developing learners’ intercultural communicative competence

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Analysis reveals the extent of intercultural communication skills in senior high school English textbooks, suggesting areas for improvement.

The paper aims to evaluate how well senior high school English textbooks support the development of intercultural communicative competence.
Examined senior high school English textbooks approved by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Assessed features aligned with MEXT’s policy on intercultural competence.
Conducted a qualitative analysis of cultural content and communication skills in textbooks.
Identified gaps in the representation of cultural knowledge and intercultural skills in textbooks.
Outlined the necessity for textbooks to foster better communication skills and cultural understanding.
Proposed recommendations for improving textbook content to align more closely with MEXT's objectives.

優子五十嵐 (2023) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals the extent of intercultural communication skills in senior high school English textbooks, suggesting areas for improvement.