Teaching Culture in English to Motivate Foreign Language Study  

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Klayrnan, Norma Enea

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Foreign Language Annals (Full Text; di PROQUEST 2004 - terbaru) vol. 9 no. 4 (1976), page 289-293.
Fulltext: 09_04_Klayman.pdf (327.23KB)

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In an era when foreign language ifudyisno longer mandated, i t becomes apparent kt the profession must find effective vehicles toalert students to the rich experiences to be krived from foreign language study. One aproach is the teaching of foreign culture in Endish to students before the study of foreign langage itself. Most civilization courses in higher education are presented in the foreign language and are usually designed for foreign language majors. By offering courses concerning foreign civilization in English to non-speakers of foreign ianguages, the profession can reach large groups ofnon-majors to motivate an appreciation of the target cultures, and, more important, to demonstrate meaningful reasons for the study of foreign languages themselves. It is conceivable that once inspired via the culture, students will more willingly undertake foreign language study. A course for college undergraduates entitled "Contemporary France: Its Heritage and Its Influence" was taught recently in English on an exploratory basis and was highly appraised by the students who participated in it. It is recommended that similar courses be taught by foreign language departments in high schools as well as in colleges. The length and format can be varied. The author cautions, however, that such courses should be offered to encourage young people to study foreign languages, not as a substitute for them.

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