The Hispanic Micro-story and the Intercultural Reading in L2

Abstract

The present article focuses on the study of Hispanic micro-story as a demonstration of the postmodern aesthetic. Its particular characteristics and typology make it a suitable resource to encourage intercultural reading among learners of Spanish as a second language (L2). The aspects involved in the notion of intercultural reading are analyzed from the perspective of the sociocultural and intercultural approach. Finally, some considerations are included on the usefulness of the Hispanic micro-story to favor the development of intercultural communicative competence, the core purpose of intercultural reading.