Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom

by Andrea DeCapua, Ann C. Wintergerst

Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom links theory with experiential activities that will be helpful for use in teacher training or certificate programs. The goals of this book for the teacher educator are to expand cultural awareness, to acquire an in-depth understanding of what culture is and its relationship to language, and to comprehend and implement observations of cultural similarities and differences.
Topics discussed in the book
culture shock
nonverbal communication
societal roles
pragmatics.

A great in-service workshop text or teacher training programs.

Genres: Linguistics

320 pages, Paperback

Published May 12, 2016

Reviews

[Laura Pérez Del Cid]

A fairly complex book to understand that the language also influences the culture. Different cultures have been discussed in several chapters, taking into account factors such as age, sex, status within a collectivist or individualistic culture.
A subjective opinion is that I don't like the collectivist culture, I have certain differences in terms of my personal issues and preferences when I have to make friends or do things in groups when this kind of everyday activities when I am under the regime of a collectivist culture, as part of being Latina.
This has been interesting in clarifying, in exemplifying and contextualizing different points of cultures to understand that the language not only comprises theoretical and linguistic parts but also, in which language it understands parts of the culture.

[Ellen]

It was a good read to know about cultures and what makes us all different. I learned quite a bit and discovered we need to be open and willing to learn from each other and not to judge just because something is done differently than you would. I read this for my TESOL class, you will be happy to know I got an A.

[Lily]

One of the few textbooks I’ve read cover to cover. Beyond fascinating, and love the suggested activities at the end of each chapter that can be done with students.

[Michael Ward]

Not bad for a textbook

[Craig]

Very readable for a text. I enjoyed the insights on culture.