Cultural Intelligence and Cross-Cultural Differences in Writing Ability for English Learner

Abstract

Culture is one of the leading agents in making people negotiate with each other. Cultural intelligence is not an exception in this matter and can significantly affect learners’ education. This study explains cultural intelligence, its’ theoretical background, definition, contents, knowledge, facets, and the effect of this phenomenon on education especially writing ability. Moreover, this study explains the development stages and domains of cultural intelligence while individuals are confronted with unknown situations. The most significant factor that can define cultural intelligence is the contexts and situations that stimulate this intelligence. Also, some assessment processes are examined concerning cultural intelligence. In addition, this study conducted a review on the relationship between cultural intelligence and writing ability. Some recent examinations regarding cultural intelligence and other fields of studies and variables were reported. Finally, this review found that cultural intelligence can impose a negative or positive effect on counterpart variables.