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Peer reviewedThornton, Barbara; Cajkler, Wasyl – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Describes the results of a survey of British pupils' awareness of and attitudes toward aspects of German life and culture. The article examines students' knowledge of basic geographical and political information about Germany and determines the extent of stereotypical views of Germany held by students in this age group (14-15 years). (16…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Ethnic Stereotypes, Foreign Countries, Geography
Peer reviewedKoch, Ingeborg – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1975
Discusses the effects of perpetuating national stereotypes in FL instruction and offers some up-to-date approaches to teaching cultural background not based on cliches. (KM)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Images, Ethnic Stereotypes
Peer reviewedSchulz, Renate A.; Haerle, Birgit M. – Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German, 1995
Two studies examined the stereotypes held by University of Arizona students of German toward Germany and Germans, finding that the majority of students held positive, though simplistic, views of German society and culture. German language proficiency was also found to have an effect on the stereotypical imagery conveyed by the students. (32…
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Images, Ethnic Stereotypes
