The Cultural Aims of Modern Language Teaching: Why Are They Not Being Met?.

Wright, Margaret

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ERIC Number: EJ526130

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Cultural Aims of Modern Language Teaching: Why Are They Not Being Met?

Wright, Margaret

Language Learning Journal, n13 p36-37 Mar 1996

Examines reasons for the failure of modern language teaching to fulfill its cultural aims and focuses on teaching methods, student assessment, course content, and teacher role. Conclusions are that teachers must be aware of the implications of different teaching strategies, their influence, and limitations. (17 references) (CK)

Descriptors: Change Agents, College Students, Course Objectives, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, Student Evaluation, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: France; United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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