[PDF] Culture And Foreign Language Education eBook

Author : Wai Meng Chan
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 32,63 MB
Release : 2015-07-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1501503022

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The teaching of culture and interculturality is today viewed as an integral part of foreign language education. This book presents insights from recent research on the role of culture in second/foreign and heritage language education. It contains 14 chapters including an introductory chapter that discusses diachronically the evolving notion of culture and how the sociocultural view of culture as a complex and dynamic concept informs language teaching and language learning research. The chapters following the introduction are organised in four parts focusing on: 1) the teacher's role in integrated language and culture learning; 2) the interrelationship between culture, identity, and language learning and use; 3) the effect of culture on learner characteristics which impact language learning processes and outcomes; and 4) curriculum development aimed at fostering language and culture learning. The chapters in Parts 1 to 3 present contributions from current research - either in the form of the authors' original studies or comprehensive reviews of relevant essential research - which bears important implications for curricular practice in foreign language and language teacher education. This close link between research, theory and practice is also maintained in the two chapters in Part 4, which present developmental projects based on well-grounded theoretical frameworks.

Author : Michael Byram
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 45,73 MB
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781853590177

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Written by the winner of the 1987 BAAL book prize, this book deals with the acquisition of understanding of foreign cultures and peoples. It is also a study of the philosophy and purpose of language teaching in all its facets, in the context of foreign language teaching in secondary education. The book is written for language teachers and, though it draws on disciplines not usually included in their education and professional training, it does so from within the profession's own perspective. It is an attempt to raise teachers' and learners' awareness of the full educational value of foreign language learning

Author : Janusz Arabski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,37 MB
Release : 2011-08-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3642202012

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In recent years language learning has been increasingly viewed by some SLA researchers as an essentially social-psychological process in which the role of a wider sociocultural context should not be marginalized. This volume offers a valuable contribution to this growing body of research by providing theoretical considerations and empirical research data on themes such as the development of intercultural communicative competence, the role of English as a lingua franca in intercultural communication, and the place of cultural factors in SLA theorizing, research, second/foreign language teaching and teacher training. The volume also contains contributions which share the linguistic interest in the culture-related concepts and constructs such as time, modesty, politeness, and respect, discussing the culture-dependent differences in conceptualization and their reflection in particular language forms and linguistic devices.

Author : Charlotte Ann Melin
Publisher : Modern Language Association of America
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,45 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781603294676

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At a time when environmental humanities and sustainability studies are creating new opportunities for curricular innovation, this volume examines factors key to successful implementation of cross-curricular initiatives in language programs. Contributors discuss theoretical issues pertinent to combining sustainability studies with foreign languages, describe curricular models transferable to a range of instructional contexts, and introduce program structures supportive of teaching cultures and languages across the curriculum. Exploring the intersection of ecocritical theory, second language acquisition research, and disciplinary fields, these essays demonstrate ways in which progressive language departments are being reconceived as relevant and viable programs of cross-disciplinary studies. They provide an introduction to teaching sustainability and environmental humanities topics in language, literature, and culture courses as well as a wide range of resources for teachers and diverse stakeholders in areas related to foreign language education.

Author : B. Kumaravadivelu
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 10,37 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780300111101

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We live in a world that is marked by the twin processes of economic and cultural globalization. In this thought provoking book, Kumaravadivelu explores the impact of cultural globalization on second and foreign language education.

Author : Michael Byram
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 17,77 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781853596575

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The chapters in this book all address the significance of the relationship between the aims and methods of language teaching and the contexts in which it takes place. Some consider the implications for the ways in which we research language teaching; others present the results of research and development work.

Author : Michael Byram
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 28,92 MB
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781853592119

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Offers some theoretical innovations in teaching foreign languages and reports how they have been applied to curriculum development and experimental courses at the upper secondary and college levels. Approaches language learning as comprising several dimensions, including grammatical competence, change in attitudes, learning about another culture, and reflecting on one's own. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Karlfried Knapp
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 18,64 MB
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3110214245

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This volume focuses on how far the policies, principles and practices of foreign language teaching and learning are, or can be, informed by theoretical considerations and empirical findings from the linguistic disciplines. Part I deals with the nature of foreign language learning in general, while Part II explores issues arising from linguistic, socio-political, cultural and cognitive perspectives. Part III and IV then consider the different factors that have to be taken into account in designing the foreign language subject and the various approaches to pedagogy that have been proposed. Part V finally addresses questions concerning assessment of learner proficiency and the evaluation of courses designed to promote it. Key features: provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of foreign language communication and learning presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field offers solutions to everyday language-related problems with contributions from renowned experts

Author : Ryuko Kubota
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 26,12 MB
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 1135845697

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This groundbreaking volume presents empirical and conceptual research that specifically explores critical issues of race, culture, and identities in second language education and provides implications for engaged practice.