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Cultural Perspectives Toward Language Learning

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Title:	Cultural Perspectives Toward Language Learning
Language:	English
Authors:	Lin, Li-Li
Source:	Online Submission. 2008.
Peer Reviewed:	N
Physical Description:	PDF
Page Count:	16
Publication Date:	2008
Document Type:	Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors:	Communication (Thought Transfer), Sociolinguistics, Linguistics, Conflict, Cultural Awareness, Teacher Effectiveness, Second Language Instruction, Student Diversity, English (Second Language)
Abstract:	Cultural conflicts may be derived from using inappropriate language. Appropriate linguistic-pragmatic competence may also be produced by providing various and multicultural backgrounds. Culture and language are linked together naturally, unconsciously, and closely in daily social lives. Culture affects language and language affects culture through daily behavior and conversation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between language and culture in order to develop students' cultural awareness and to prepare teachers to teach foreign language effectively though cultural cognition in diverse classrooms. (Contains 2 tables.)
Abstractor:	As Provided
Number of References:	12
Entry Date:	2008
Accession Number:	ED502888
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	Cultural conflicts may be derived from using inappropriate language. Appropriate linguistic-pragmatic competence may also be produced by providing various and multicultural backgrounds. Culture and language are linked together naturally, unconsciously, and closely in daily social lives. Culture affects language and language affects culture through daily behavior and conversation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between language and culture in order to develop students' cultural awareness and to prepare teachers to teach foreign language effectively though cultural cognition in diverse classrooms. (Contains 2 tables.)