ABSTRACT
This chapter uses qualitative methods to describe two cases involving research-based interventions for language and intercultural learning. The first case describes the experience of an Arabic L2 learner completing an ethnographic project for study abroad while studying in an Arab Gulf country. The second case focuses on a telecollaboration project between a learner in a fourth-semester Arabic class and his Egyptian partner. Study abroad and telecollaboration are two methods of extending language and intercultural learning beyond the classroom. Telecollaboration projects, also referred to as "online intercultural exchange," use the power of modern communications technology to pair learners with other learners or experts in diverse geographic locations. The telecollaboration project allowed for learning lexical items and cultural practices and led to the discussion of topics beyond the classroom content and at a higher proficiency level. However, both projects could be further developed to better explore cultural rich points. The chapter concludes with pedagogical recommendations for these types of projects.
