Developing Language and Intercultural Competence through Drama

This thesis investigates the connection between Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) and drama/performative. The concept, theoretical foundations, and components of ICC will be investigated. The distinctive significance and potential of drama/performative approaches to language and (inter)cultural learning in promoting ICC skills will addressed. To further investigate this link, a case study will be conducted, and data will be collected and analyzed using qualitative methods such as interviews, observations, and focus groups. The case study data analysis aims to investigate the impact of drama on ICC, focusing on themes such as communicative competence, embodied learning, empathy, storytelling, and aesthetic distance. The findings aim to add to our understanding of whether drama can break down barriers, improve communication, and foster cultural understanding and dialogue. The practical implications are represented by proposals as to how drama may incorporated into intercultural learning programs. This study hopes to add to the existing literature on the transformative power of drama in building intercultural understanding.