Visuals for teaching culture: an analysis of German as a second language textbooks
Journal Title: Pedagogicka Orientace - Year 2012, Vol 22, Issue 2
Abstract
The study presents results of a quantitative analysis of visuals for teaching culture in German language textbooks. The research sample consisted of four textbooks for teaching German as a second foreign language at lower secondary schools. The results showed some tendencies which the textbooks have in common, particularly concerning types and contents of the visuals. On the contrary, the main diff erences between the textbooks were identified in functions of the visuals. Based on the findings of the analysis some tips on improving the textbooks are suggested at the end of the study.
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Karolína Pešková
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- DOI 10.5817/PedOr2012-2-243
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