What Kind of Culture?.

Knoll, Samson B.

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ERIC Number: ED037109

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Publication Date: 1969-May

Pages: 4

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What Kind of Culture?

Knoll, Samson B.

The question of what should be taught as the cultural component of language instruction is discussed, with special reference to German. A present-directed humanism is urged, with emphasis on the relevance and immediacy of cultural materials. Mistaken and irrelevant directions in the teaching of German culture are discussed in some detail; similar problems in the teaching of French culture are mentioned. (AF)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background, Cultural Education, Cultural Influences, Educational Attitudes, Foreign Culture, French, German, Humanities Instruction, Language Instruction, Modern Languages

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Authoring Institution: Foreign Language Association of Northern California, Inc., Berkeley.

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Note: Article appeared in Northern California Foreign Language Newsletter, v17 n68 p9-12 May 1969