Language instructors' perspectives on textbook content in terms of intercultural communicative competence: Gazi Üniversity case

The purpose of this study is to discover the perceptions of language instructors who teach English at the School of Foreign Languages, Gazi University, about textbooks? content in terms of intercultural communicative competence.The present study is based on the analysis of language instructors? perspectives gathered through a questionnaire and an in-depth interview at the School of Foreign Languages, Gazi University, in 2012- 2013 academic year. The data were obtained by conducting `Teaching Materials Evaluation Guide? with 20 items and interview with 3 questions.As a result of the present research, it was found that language instructors think textbook series of English for Life is not sufficient to enhance language learners? intercultural competence through its content. Concerning the components of Intercultural Communicative Competence, the results of sections which are related with attitudes, knowledge and intercultural awareness indicate that language instructors believe sub-dimensions of ICC are not included in the units of the textbooks.In addition, the results show that language instructors are conscious of the importance about Intercultural Communication and its integration into textbooks? content.