A Study on the Cultivation of Intercultural Competence of English Majors—— Take the Construction of the Course "History of Western Civilization" as an Example

In the context of globalization, cultivating students intercultural competence has become a crucial mission in foreign language education. As a required course for English majors, "History of Western Civilization" uniquely integrates language, history, and culture to foster intercultural abilities. Based on the framework of reference for intercultural competence teaching in China's foreign language education in university, the pathway is explored to develop intercultural competence among English majors through three dimensions: curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and assessment systems. The course employs comparative studies of Chinese and Western civilizations to help students appreciate cultural similarities and differences while understanding the true meaning of a shared future for humanity. Interactive teaching methods stimulate student engagement and demonstrate the tangible impact of cultural exchanges. Assessment systems centered on critical thinking evaluate students comprehension, analysis, and research capabilities regarding cultural conflicts and interactions between civilizations.