INTEGRATING PODCASTS, FILMS, AND NEWS SOURCES: FOSTERING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS

This article analyzes the possibilities of developing intercultural competence through the integration of podcasts, films, and news sources in language lessons. The study is based on a qualitative analysis of literature and authentic media materials. Learning tasks are offered through examples of cultural adaptation, personal identity, and information interpretation. The comparison of different media genres is based on the fact that it allows students to understand other points of view, reconsider stereotypes, and express evidence-based opinions. The article highlights the criteria for selecting material, organizing discussion, and reflective assessment. The pedagogical conditions and limitations for applying this approach in language education are also indicated.