THE ROLE OF MEDIA RESOURCES IN DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Abstrak

In contemporary English language teaching, the development of intercultural communication competence has become a fundamental educational goal, because the English language is no longer merely a tool for accessing literature or international trade but rather a medium for global interaction across diverse cultural contexts. Scholars have long recognized that linguistic competence alone is insufficient in preparing learners for authentic communication