CulturalStudiesinEnglishLanguageTeaching.pptVIP

Cultural Studies in English Language Teaching  Preface / 前言 本篇主要介紹自1980年代起,各國探討文化學習及跨文化溝通的主要理論概念. 諸多理論千言萬語濃縮在僅十頁的篇幅中,雖盡量以深入淺出的方式呈現,但難免有遺珠之憾. 若學員或讀者對內容有興趣,歡迎來信討論或索取本人已出版之相關研究論文. hhcindylee@.tw Contents 1. The Meaning of Cultural Studies in ELT The English Speaking Countries 2. Theories of Cultural Learning : A Theoretical Framework 2-1 Inner Circle Acculturation Model in SLA Intercultural Communication Model 2-2 Outer Circle World English Paradigm Pedagogy of Cultural Alternatives 2-3 Expanding Circle Teaching English as an International Language Reflective Approach of Cultural Learning 3. Questions 4. Recommendation Conclusion The Meaning of Cultural Studies in ELT The English Speaking Countries Cultural Studies in ELT - Cultural Learning in the English Classroom: Defines pupils’ learning of cultural content whilst learning English as an additional language Indicates that the culture taught and learned is not necessarily attached to any particular country Other Similar concepts: Background Studies Area Studies Cultural learning English Speaking Countries: Inner Circle: USA, UK, Canada, Australia.. Outer Circle: India, Singapore, HK… Expanding Circle: Taiwan, Korea, Japan… Theories of Cultural Studies in ELT:A Theoretical Framework 1970s – Schumann: Acculturation Model How a L2 speaker acculturates to the language community determines how the person acquires the second language Example: A Costa Rican immigrant acquired American culture in the United States Theories of Cultural Studies in ELT:A Theoretical Framework Theories of Cultural Studies in ELT:A Theoretical Framework Theories of Cultural Studies in ELT:A Theoretical Framework What is the optimal way of teaching and learning cultural content and intercultural understanding for the Expanding Circle Countries? How can English be taught and learned as an International Language with appropriate cultural content effectively? Identify the dimensions of cultural learning