Little C Culture in Foreign Language Classroom
This presentation delves into the nuances of incorporating little c culture into foreign language teaching. With insights on teaching methodologies and cultural sensitivity, educators can enhance language learning experiences and promote intercultural understanding. The content emphasizes the importance of embracing diversity and fostering a comprehensive approach to language education.
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Little c Culture in the Foreign Language Classroom Presenters: Jessica Bickert, Kelly Eichenlaub, John MacDonald, Cameron Murray, Kayleen Notchick
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Overview ulture
Overview culture
Overview Summary
The Cultural Iceberg Big C little c
Teaching No Culture + Time Ethnocentrism Lack of Dialectical language Culture shock
Teaching Solely Big C Culture + Broad, extensive overview C ing culture Overgeneralization Stereotyping Misunderstanding
Teaching little c Culture + Ethnorelativism Culture + language Comprehensive analysis Time Hard to assess
Summary Implementation Vitality Curriculum Conflict
The Three Step Plan 1. Get over yourself 2. What can you C ? 3. Ask why.
Conclusion language that they studied in high school? It is not likely that students will remember every single vocabulary word or verb conjugation of the target language. But if students can celebrate differences as unique rather than wrong, then language teachers have done their job. What should students take away from the foreign
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