Fostering Intercultural Understanding: A Reading-Based Framework for Islamic Universities in the International Context

Muthia   Rahman; Azimah   Abdul Manaf; Leli  Lismay

Authors

Muthia Rahman Islamic Banking Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ekonomi Syariah Manna Wa Salwa Tanah Datar, West Sumatera Indonesia.
Azima Abdul Manaf University Kebangsaan Malaysia
Leli Lismay Conventry University, England

Keywords:

Intercultural understanding, reading comprehension, Islamic universities, international context, framework.

Abstract

The requirement for promoting intercultural understanding has slowly increased today’s globalized world, particularly in the so-called broader society of higher education. In this article, an overarching framework is proposed for the development of intercultural competence among students in Islamic Universities engaged in all domains situated at the global level. Based at the intersection of language education, cultural studies, and international relations, the framework articulates a reading-based approach that promotes students’ exposure to diverse perspectives from other international contexts as well sharing knowledge in a dialog issue. By bringing together theoretical insights, pedagogical strategies and practical suggestions: this framework seeks to provide a systematic and flexible guide for Islamic universities in the inclusion of intercultural deprives

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