Discusses theoretical issues concerning the role of cultural studies in second language instruction in the West, especially in Great Britain. Assumptions about existing approaches to cultural studies are discussed. Four areas for further work in cultural studies are suggested, and a theoretical model interrelating language and cultural instruction…

England's Durham Project studied the effect of French language instruction on young students' openness toward the French people and understanding of the French way of life. Attention was focused on the style of instruction and the role of the textbook in the development of cross-cultural attitudes. (MSE)

A British study investigating claims that foreign language education instills positive attitudes in students about the target culture is described. Attitudes of students in the last year of elementary school, before second language instruction begins, and students of French in the third year of secondary school, the last year of obligatory…

This book investigates how geopolitical changes are influencing language teaching in general and the cultural dimension in particular and discusses the pedagogical opportunities such changes offer teachers and learners. The book views foreign language teaching as having a strong political character that responds to the social and political changes…

A discussion of the cultural dimension in foreign/second language learning focuses on the need for research and theory development in this area. The first chapter addresses the role of culture in language learning and proposes areas in which theory may be developed. The second chapter looks at methodologies for teaching language and culture in…