Diversity and Inclusion of Sociopolitical Issues in Foreign Language Classrooms: An Exploratory Survey  

Oleh:

Kubota, Ryuko ; Austin, Theresa ; Saito-Abbott, Yoshiko

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Foreign Language Annals (Full Text; di PROQUEST 2004 - terbaru) vol. 36 no. 1 (2003), page 12-24.
Fulltext: 36_01_Kubota.pdf (1.11MB)

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One aim offoreign language teaching is to broaden learners’ worldviews and promote intercultural communication. Less discussed, howevel; are domestic diversity and sociopolitical issues. Through a survey of university students ofJapanese, Spanish, and Swahili, the authors of this study investigated diversity in the classroom, students’ backgrounds and learning experiences, and their perceptions about the relationship between foreign language learning and issues of race, gendel; class, and social justice. The study found more racial diversity in Japanese and Swahili than in Spanish classes and in beginning Spanish classes than in advanced Spanish classes. Beginning Spanish students relatedforeign language learning with social justice issues lessfrequently than did advanced students. A follow-up survey revealed stigmatized experiences and detachment from ethnic identity among some minority students.

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