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Hsieh, Teresa Yi-jung – Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, 2019
The aim of this article is to highlight theoretical and practical considerations in design of an intercultural communication course. The first part of the article considers intercultural competence, and uses Bourdieu's notions of education to frame the design of an intercultural communication course. This is followed by discussion of general…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Intercultural Communication, Foreign Countries, Cultural Awareness
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Choudhary, Sanju – Higher Learning Research Communications, 2016
Literature is not generally considered as a coherent branch of the curriculum in relation to language development in either native or foreign language teaching. As teachers of English in multicultural Indian classrooms, we come across students with varying degrees of competence in English language learning. Although language learning is a natural…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Dever, Martha T.; Barta, James J. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1997
Describes a primary-grade curriculum unit organized around the theme of "giving thanks" and encompassing the holidays of Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, and Day of the Dead. Provides historical background and cultural context for each holiday, engagement activities, investigation activities, sharing activities, and a short list of related…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, History
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Lickteig, Mary J.; Danielson, Kathy Everts – Social Studies, 1995
Discusses the goals of global education and presents a rationale for providing global education experiences at the age children are the most responsive to instruction. Discusses how children's trade books can provide links among cultures and teach geographic knowledge and skills. Includes teaching activities and a list of teacher resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Cross Cultural Studies