There is an odd contradiction at the heart of language and culture
learning: Language and culture are, so to speak, two sides of a single
coin—language reflects the thinking, values and worldview of its
speakers. Despite this, there is a persistent split between language
and culture in the classroom. Foreign language pedagogy is often
conceptualized in terms of gaining knowledge and practicing skills,
while cultural learning goals are often conceptualized in abstract
terms, such as awareness or criticality. This book helps resolve this
dilemma. Informed by brain and mind sciences, its core message is that
language and culture learning can both be seen as a single,
interrelated process—the embodiment of dynamic systems of meaning
into the intuitive mind. This deep learning process is detailed in the
form of the Developmental Model of Linguaculture Learning (DMLL).
Grounded in dynamic skill theory, the DMLL describes four
developmental levels of language and culture learning, which
represents a subtle, yet important shift in language and culture
pedagogy. Rather than asking how to add culture into language
education, we should be seeking ways to make language and culture
learning deeper—more integrated, embodied, experiential and
transformational. This book provides a theoretical approach, including
practical examples, for doing so.
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A Developmental Model of Linguaculture Learning
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9789811505874
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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