The Interplay of Media Literacy and Intercultural Competence in EFL Teaching

The issue of the influence of the media space on the formation of cultural perceptions among students is highly relevant in contemporary pedagogical research, particularly within the frameworks of digital education and intercultural communication.

Students who can critically navigate information flows are better equipped to adapt to diverse cultural contexts, engage with authentic materials and participate actively in knowledge societies. Thus, the integration of media literacy into foreign language education serves as a means of cultivating learners’ capacity to manage information effectively while simultaneously developing linguistic and intercultural competence.