TEFL-613 Cultural Issues in the EFL Classroom (3)


This course offers students an understanding of the role of culture in their professional lives as EFL teachers. First, students explore the concept of culture and common approaches from the field of intercultural communication. Next, a discourse system approach allows students to analyze and evaluate how to work within an unfamiliar culture, then the discourse systems approach is applied to educational culture and a critical view of schooling emerges. Finally, students analyze ad design classroom activities that foster cultural awareness and create a positive classroom environment for all learners. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: TEFL-010 , TEFL-610 , TEFL-611 , and TEFL-612 .

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