Intercultural Dialogue and Multicultural Education as Factors in the Development of Intercultural Competence in the Contemporary Communicative Environment

Abstract

This article examines intercultural interaction within the contemporary communicative environment. Intercultural communication is analysed as one of the key factors influencing the effectiveness of intercultural interaction.Moreover, the role of multicultural education in creating an environment in which individuals develop the ability to interact productively with other cultures and achieve cultural self-determination is examined in detail. The author concludes that key factors contributing to successful intercultural dialogue include a willingness to engage, perceptiveness, cultural openness, linguistic competence and tolerance.