EVALUATING THE INTEGRATION OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE IN FIFTH-GRADE GLOBAL SUCCESS TEXTBOOKS AT HÀM CƯỜNG 2 PRIMARY SCHOOL

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This study evaluates the integration of intercultural communication competence (ICC) in the Global Success English textbook for fifth grade at Hàm Cường 2 Primary School, aiming to assess how well the textbook supports students in developing intercultural understanding and communication skills. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research includes textbook content analysis, surveys, and interviews with 60 students, 30 males and 30 females and 2 English teachers. Findings reveal that while the textbook incorporates some ICC elements, they remain limited, primarily providing surface-level cultural information rather than fostering deeper understanding. Both teachers and students acknowledge the importance of ICC but express the need for more engaging and practical activities. Based on these findings, the study suggests improving the textbook by incorporating real-life cultural scenarios, student-centered activities, and teacher training programs. This research contributes to the field of intercultural communication in language education in Vietnam and offers insights for curriculum development.