Effect of Using Short Story in EFL Classroom on Developing Intercultural Awareness and Communicative Competence of University Students

Abstract

This study intended to investigate the effect of using short story in EFL classroom on developing intercultural awareness and communicative competence of university students. The study has adopted the experimental and analytical statistical methods. The data have been collected via two instruments, pre-test and post-test for the students, beside a questionnaire for a group of EFL teachers. The sample of the study were students (males and females) of preparatory year at Omdurman Islamic University - Department of English Language and literature. The two instruments have been classified and analyzed thoroughly by using SPSS. Accordingly, the study has arrived to the following main findings: there was a significant statistical correlation between short story and development of intercultural awareness and communicative competence. Additionally, short story increased student's motivation and enhanced students' power of expression as well as it helps students in developing receptive and productive skills. Finally, the researcher in the light of the findings, has suggested some recommendations that may increase the development of intercultural awareness and communicative competence of EFL students. .