A Qualitative Explorative Study of Moroccan EFL Learners’ Perceptions of Factors Developing Their Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Loubna EL Harras, Abdelghanie Ennam
Volume 7, Issue 2
Abstract: This study attempts to investigate the perceptions of Moroccan EFL students of factors that contribute the development of their cultural intelligence (CQ). Through semi structured interviews with 10 Moroccan EFL students, this research tries to explore the key elements that influence their cultural intelligence. Using content analysis, this study revealed that there are four pivotal factors in developing cultural intelligence: media, social engagement, personal experiences and efforts and education including learning English. Thus, this study contributes to the existing literature in that it underscores the significance cultural intelligence in the Moroccan EFL context.
Keywords: EFL learners, factors, culture, cultural intelligence, CQ development, learning
ISSN Online: 3006-7286
Impact Factor: 1.705
International Jordanian Journal Aryam for Humanities and Social Sciences is an IJJA publishing journal committed to providing a platform for outstanding scientists and researchers to present their findings for the advancement of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is issued by the Jordanian Center for Research and Studies.
ISSN Online (3006-7286) is sequential with ISSN Online (2706-8455).
The journal’s website supported the Arabic language with ISSN number (2706-8455) from 2019 to 2023 and began supporting the English language in 2024 with ISSN number (3006-7286).
ISSN 3006-7286
