Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom (Michigan Teacher Resource)
Book Details
Author(s)Andrea DeCapua, Ann C. Wintergerst
PublisherUniversity of Michigan Press/ELT
ISBN / ASIN0472089366
ISBN-139780472089369
MarketplaceCanada 🇨🇦
Description
Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom links theory with experiential activities that will be helpful for use in teacher training or certificate programs. The goals of this book for the teacher educator are to expand cultural awareness, to acquire an in-depth understanding of what culture is and its relationship to language, and to comprehend and implement observations of cultural similarities and differences.
Topics discussed in the book include:
culture shock
nonverbal communication
societal roles
pragmatics.
A great in-service workshop text or teacher training programs.
Topics discussed in the book include:
culture shock
nonverbal communication
societal roles
pragmatics.
A great in-service workshop text or teacher training programs.
