The Interpretation of Illustrations in ELT Materials.

Hewings, Martin

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ERIC Number: EJ430061

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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The Interpretation of Illustrations in ELT Materials.

Hewings, Martin

ELT Journal, v45 n3 p237-44 Jul 1991

Reports on an experiment in which Vietnamese, English-as-a-Second-Language students in Britain were shown illustrations taken from elementary-level course books and asked questions about each. Findings revealed a difference between how these illustrations were perceived through "Vietnamese eyes" and "Western eyes." (three references) (GLR)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Illustrations, Instructional Materials, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Vietnamese People

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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