The Contribution of Language Learning to the Development of Cultural Understandings.

McMeniman, Marilyn; Evans, Robyn

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ERIC Number: EJ562771

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Publication Date: 1997

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The Contribution of Language Learning to the Development of Cultural Understandings.

McMeniman, Marilyn; Evans, Robyn

Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, v20 n2 p1-18 1997

Examination of existing research on language learning and cross-cultural competence and an analysis of the popular press in three Australian states suggests (1) the wider community believes language learning results in target culture understanding and (2) languages learned in a formal class setting do not necessarily lead to cross-cultural understanding. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, Intercultural Communication, Language Research, Linguistic Theory, Literature Reviews, Mass Media, Popular Culture, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Languages

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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