Culture learning leads to awareness of cultural practices both in individualistic and collectivist societies. Acceptance or rejection of others’ way of life depends on individual learners who may be greatly influenced by their own culture, language and religion. Cultural knowledge and awareness through direct or indirect exposure via learning materials may groom the learners who later may have to travel to the target language countries for study, work or leisure. To withstand culture shock, L2 learners need to be exposed to the L1 culture with the help of illustrations, dialogues, etc. which are not incompatible with their own home culture and their society’s norms. Other cultural information about the target language culture may be gained
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the combination of language learning and information relating to culture, propounded by the Russian linguists VitalyKostomarow and Vereshchagin (1983)is recommended with respect to learning English as a second language in both upper secondary English language classrooms and tertiary levels. Culture may be understood as a way of life of a people, their beliefs, values, customs, etc. Information pertaining to the target language culture may be introduced incidentally or indirectly within the course syllabus to enable students to become successful readers, listeners, communicators in English as a second or foreign language environments anywhere where English language teaching is involved. This is because there are many expressions in English which have to be understood with reference to the culture of native English speakers. A passing reference to non-English speaking communities would give the learners a broad worldview of fellow human beings. Topics related to culture include art; music; dance; designs; proper names; signs and symbols; performances; ceremonies; architectural forms; handicrafts ; sports; seasons; buildings; writers; leaders; literature; history; proverbs, …show more content…
Baker further emphasizes that “every language will reflect the values, beliefs and assumptions of the culture it came from” (ibid 2). Therefore learning the culture of the target language speakers is almost inevitable. Whether one is agreeable to the idea of teaching culture or otherwise, the development of cultural awareness leads those in contact to more critical thinking (Cakir, 2006). As the world becomes increasingly multicultural, and contacts with primarily English speaking communities increase, it will contribute to our multicultural competence. Valdes (1990) asserts that imparting cultural knowledge enhances the learning experience.
Methodology
English Form 4 (2013), an excellent text book for year 10 pupils, approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, whose authors are Annie Lee, Lyla Roberts and Magdalene Chew was used to study how linguocultural teaching may be carried out in the English language classroom.
Findings & Discussion
There are many cultural expressions in English. A reader or listener may come across some of these while reading online or printed materials, while listening to TV & radio programs or when interacting socially with their colleagues. Some specific culture topics and the expressions related to them are given
the combination of language learning and information relating to culture, propounded by the Russian linguists VitalyKostomarow and Vereshchagin (1983)is recommended with respect to learning English as a second language in both upper secondary English language classrooms and tertiary levels. Culture may be understood as a way of life of a people, their beliefs, values, customs, etc. Information pertaining to the target language culture may be introduced incidentally or indirectly within the course syllabus to enable students to become successful readers, listeners, communicators in English as a second or foreign language environments anywhere where English language teaching is involved. This is because there are many expressions in English which have to be understood with reference to the culture of native English speakers. A passing reference to non-English speaking communities would give the learners a broad worldview of fellow human beings. Topics related to culture include art; music; dance; designs; proper names; signs and symbols; performances; ceremonies; architectural forms; handicrafts ; sports; seasons; buildings; writers; leaders; literature; history; proverbs, …show more content…
Baker further emphasizes that “every language will reflect the values, beliefs and assumptions of the culture it came from” (ibid 2). Therefore learning the culture of the target language speakers is almost inevitable. Whether one is agreeable to the idea of teaching culture or otherwise, the development of cultural awareness leads those in contact to more critical thinking (Cakir, 2006). As the world becomes increasingly multicultural, and contacts with primarily English speaking communities increase, it will contribute to our multicultural competence. Valdes (1990) asserts that imparting cultural knowledge enhances the learning experience.
Methodology
English Form 4 (2013), an excellent text book for year 10 pupils, approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, whose authors are Annie Lee, Lyla Roberts and Magdalene Chew was used to study how linguocultural teaching may be carried out in the English language classroom.
Findings & Discussion
There are many cultural expressions in English. A reader or listener may come across some of these while reading online or printed materials, while listening to TV & radio programs or when interacting socially with their colleagues. Some specific culture topics and the expressions related to them are given