Although well-documented in assorted research areas, early-years stereotyping has not garnered comparable attention. Under the assumption that stereotyping can be prejudicial to the development of children's critical thinking abilities, this paper reports on a study that examined how the pedagogical intervention of awakening to languages may…

Describes how sources such as television, visits, and personal accounts influence British students' impressions and stereotypes of France and French culture. Teachers can help students to interpret these impressions beyond perception from a typical British norm. (CB)

Promotes the use of ethnographic techniques in planning field trips for British students to visit France, focusing on how to offer insight into and positive attitudes towards cultural differences the students may perceive and misinterpret while abroad. (CB)

This study explored hetero- and auto-stereotyping in 23 Pakistani students studying in the United States; 21 French and 20 American college students enrolled at the University of Besancon, France; and 59 American college students who had never lived or studied abroad. All subjects completed a four-page questionnaire in their native language in…

The origins and functions of stereotypes are discussed, a classroom study of Mexican students' perceptions of the French and French culture based on their responses to French advertising and cartoons is reported, and implications for instruction and teacher behavior to change existing stereotypes are outlined. (MSE)

Examines the French national character as revealed through "ethos studies," social science studies, and lexicographic references. French attitudes toward Americans are also presented. (Author/AM)