One of the intriguing aspects of the cultures goal in the national standards for foreign language learning is the relationships that are highlighted among cultural perspectives, practices, and products. In classrooms, teachers may already address cultural practices and products but may not consider philosophical perspectives of culture. Purpose of…

Over the past ten years, language teachers have become adept at using new techniques for teaching culture. Folklore is one resource that has not been fully exploited, but that can lead students to a deeper understanding of culture and, at the same time, involve them in rich language experiences. Use of folklore in the foreign language classroom,…