Language and Culture
by Nikki on Oct 23 2007 10:51 PM
How are language and culture linked?
by Nikki on Oct 23 2007 10:51 PM
How are language and culture linked?
Re: Language and Culture
by Felipe Rodríguez on Nov 17 2008 9:26 PM
They are extremely involved! Language is one of the most important parts of a whole culture, because that is the way in which people get across their background for future generations, and even to let other people know about them.For foreign students, consider their background is one of the best ways for teaching them a second language or other subjects, because to take in account their heritage is motivating and important for them, and something that they should know about.Here in the US, many students come from countries like Russia, Mexico, etc. and the cultural shock they suffer could be the main problem for learning. Most students do not have good result in test because they do not feel motivated for learning. So, if you teach them considering things they have in their culture (not necessarily their language)and that they already know could have good results.Besides, to consider culture in teaching (specially a foreign and second language) make students feel more involved in the class, and it is a good way to make them feel proud about their culture and where they come from.
Considering what we have read about the importance of culture in learning a language, I decided to answer this question that is very general, but I tried to lead it to concepts related to language.
We know the importance of heritage and culture for learning a language, because most students feel committed and confident about what they are learning, and also we also consider the different knowledge that students already have. So, probably the best way for teaching students is taking their previous knowledge and background (cultural heritage)
by Felipe Rodríguez on Nov 17 2008 9:26 PM
They are extremely involved! Language is one of the most important parts of a whole culture, because that is the way in which people get across their background for future generations, and even to let other people know about them.For foreign students, consider their background is one of the best ways for teaching them a second language or other subjects, because to take in account their heritage is motivating and important for them, and something that they should know about.Here in the US, many students come from countries like Russia, Mexico, etc. and the cultural shock they suffer could be the main problem for learning. Most students do not have good result in test because they do not feel motivated for learning. So, if you teach them considering things they have in their culture (not necessarily their language)and that they already know could have good results.Besides, to consider culture in teaching (specially a foreign and second language) make students feel more involved in the class, and it is a good way to make them feel proud about their culture and where they come from.
Considering what we have read about the importance of culture in learning a language, I decided to answer this question that is very general, but I tried to lead it to concepts related to language.
We know the importance of heritage and culture for learning a language, because most students feel committed and confident about what they are learning, and also we also consider the different knowledge that students already have. So, probably the best way for teaching students is taking their previous knowledge and background (cultural heritage)
2 comments:
Felipe,
Nicely explained. You are absolutely right--culture and language are intimately connected. I'm sure that you've been aware of that everyday you've been in the US in the recent months. It looks like you actually posted the response to Nikki on the website--did you?
Gina
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