Exploring Intercultural Literacy among University Students Majoring in Languages: A Case Study of French and English Majors

Abstract

This paper is an attempt to uncover the current position of intercultural literacy and highlight its significance among students majoring in languages within Moroccan universities. The study specifically investigates intercultural literacy among undergraduate students majoring in French and English studies at Mohammed First University, Morocco. To collect data, This study used a quantitative survey. In total, 102 undergraduates participated, with 52 from English studies and 50 from French studies. The findings reveal higher levels of intercultural literacy among students majoring in French studies compared to their counterparts from the English department. Weaknesses and areas of improvement as well as recommendations suggested by students themselves are highlighted and discussed in this paper.