Target Language Culture in EFL class: Teachers’ Perception in Saudi University
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
From the cultural perspective, the site of English language teaching can be considered as a melting pot of language, cultural differences and identity-where students with strong belief of vernacular language and culture are given a curriculum which contains western cultural element and ideology. The present study aimed to explore the EFL teachers’ perception about L2 culture in Saudi University and whether integrating target language (TL) culture in the EFL curriculum can be effective in facilitating language learning. It reviewed literature on culture and language learning to develop an understanding of the nature of challenges and various cultural issues related to language teaching. In the study, a qualitative method was utilized. The participants were asked to provide their opinions on several multiple choice questions on Likert scale. The responses of the participants were then analyzed implementing descriptive statistics of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of the study showed that, the majority of the participants (language instructors) hold positive attitudes towards integrating L2 culture in teaching English Language in Saudi Arabia.
Authors and Affiliations
Md. Jahangir Alam, Tahmina Aktar
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