This study guide lays the foundations of the PhD course The Intercultural Component in ELT Methodology, a highly topical subject. The course aims to arouse students’ interest in culture teaching and in the development of intercultural competence as a means of widening the scope and goals of foreign language teaching as a key discipline for the individuals’ global education in a multilingual and multicultural world. The guide offers a comprehensive view of the course structure, with an interesting introduction to the major topics considered.