The study aimed to examine the perceptions of intercultural competence (ICC) among Korean university students (n=211) and their NESTs (n=29) by identifying the perceived importance of six ICC components, comparing group differences, and analyzing the relationship between students’ ICC perceptions and their English scores. Results indicated that while students prioritized IM, IK, and ATOC, NESTs ranked ATOC highest, followed by IK and SC. Comparative analysis showed that NESTs rated ATOC, IK, IM, and SC significantly higher than students, whereas no significant differences were found for other factors. Furthermore, regression analysis demonstrated that none of the ICC factors were significant predictors of English achievement. This result indicates a disconnection between ICC and English performance in the Korean educational context. Based on the study results, this study discusses implications and offers suggestions for future research.
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Ⅰ. Introduction Ⅱ. Literature Review A. Theoretical Frameworks and Defining Intercultural Competence B. Components of ICC C. The Relationship between ICC and English Achievement Ⅲ. Research Method A. Participants B. Instrument C. Data Collection and Analysis Ⅳ. Results and Discussion A. Students’ and NESTs’ Perceptions of ICC B. Differences in ICC between Students and NESTs C. Effects of ICC Factors on Students’ English Proficiency Ⅴ. Conclusion References Abstract