Foreign and second language teaching should prepare learners to use a language with fluency and accuracy, and also to speak with people who have different cultural identities, social values and behaviours. This text aims to define precisely what competencies are required, how these can be included in teachers' objectives and methods, and how the ability to communicate across cultural differences can be assessed.
Exploring Learners' Understandings of Texts from Other Cultures
Focusing on cultural understanding in reading, this book presents an empirical study of English as a Foreign Language in Argentina. It critiques traditional theoretical frameworks and methodological designs, advocating for a more authentic and educational approach. The author emphasizes the importance of fostering international understanding through language teaching, particularly in English, proposing methods that align better with these goals.