DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH GRAPHIC NOVELS
English Language Teacher at Termez State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan
Annotatsiya
In the context of globalization, developing students’ intercultural communication skills has become an essential objective of foreign language education. Students need not only linguistic competence but also an understanding of cultural differences, values, beliefs, and communication styles. Graphic novels, which combine visual narratives with written language, offer an effective and engaging resource for promoting intercultural awareness in the English language classroom. This paper explores the educational potential of graphic novels in developing students’ intercultural communication skills and discusses practical ways of integrating them into language teaching.
Kalit so'zlar: graphic novels, intercultural communication, intercultural competence, English language teaching, visual literacy, cultural awareness, language education.