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Von der Kulturkunde zur Landeskunde: Geschichte und Probleme eines Aspekts des Fremdsprachenunterrichts aus deutscher Sicht (From Culture to Country: History and Problems of an Aspect of Foreign Language Teaching from a German Point of View)
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Gutschow, Harald – Unterrichtspraxis, 1977
Currently some skepticism exists concerning the value of area studies--especially the concept of "national traits." Also, the alleged motivational value may be offset by the sacrifice of language-learning time. German language teaching has followed the U.S. lead; American teachers might profit from German experience. (Text is in German.) (WGA)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Education, Cultural Traits, German