The Role of Critical Thinking in Exploring of Intercultural Awareness in an EFL Context

Abstract

This study investigates the Integrating Critical Thinking into Exploration of Intercultural Awareness in an EFL Context. The study aims to find out the role of critical thinking skill in improving university students’ intercultural awareness competencies. The population of the study represented in English language teaching staff in Sudanese universities as well as students. The study sample is represented in a randomly chosen group of (240) English language teachers and students. Data will be processed via Statistical Packages of Social Sciences (SPSS). The study makes use of descriptive analytical method. The study has arrived to a number of findings, the most important which are the integration of critical thinking skill is significant in English language context as a foreign language along with an insignificant and limited capacity of the textbooks to develop students’ critical thinking. The study recommends involving EFL learners in critical thinking skills to enhance their intercultural.