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Developing Critical Languaculture Pedagogies in Higher Education

Theory and Practice

Adriana Raquel Díaz author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Channel View Publications Ltd

Published:17th Sep '13

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This book examines the intersection of theory and practice in language education, focusing on critical intercultural pedagogies for effective teaching in higher education.

In Developing Critical Languaculture Pedagogies in Higher Education, the author addresses the challenges language teachers encounter in aligning theoretical frameworks with practical applications within an increasingly globalized educational landscape. The book delves into the complexities of fostering intercultural competence among students, a goal that many universities aspire to achieve. Through a blend of conceptual discussions and real-world case studies, the text highlights innovative pedagogical approaches that aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

A significant theme explored in Developing Critical Languaculture Pedagogies in Higher Education is the inconsistency in methods for cultivating interculturally competent graduates. While there is a consensus on the importance of preparing students for a diverse world, practical strategies remain elusive. The book emphasizes the role of language education as a vital component in this endeavor, showcasing how it can serve as a vehicle for exposing students to different linguistic and cultural perspectives.

By incorporating empirical accounts from educators on the frontline, the author provides valuable insights into the realities of implementing critical intercultural language pedagogies. This comprehensive approach not only enriches the discourse surrounding language education but also offers practical guidance for educators striving to create more inclusive and effective learning environments in higher education settings.

The book is reader-friendly and thus, capable of attracting and holding readers’ attention. Moreover, it is a book written for quite a wide readership, including scholars of applied linguistics and language teaching, language teachers, language curriculum designers as well as students of linguistics. In closing, I have no hesitation to suggest this book to anyone who is interested in language and culture teaching, particularly in tertiary education irrespective of their context of study and work.

-- Ali Karakas, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey * LINGUIST List 25.4459 *

This book constitutes a big step forward in the field of language and culture teaching. It contains a comprehensive and insightful discussion of the gap between theory and practice and presents a very thoughtful analysis of an innovative teacher-researcher collaborative project aimed at investigating different ways of developing university students' critical languaculture awareness as part of the internationalisation process.

* Karen Risager, Roskilde University, Denmark *

Based on her own research, Adriana Diaz's Guide to Practice provides a pedagogic framework that seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice as well as between language and culture in the language classroom. This book invites readers to rethink and reflect critically about the complex process of teaching language AND culture, which is an increasingly key issue in a more integrated approach to language and culture in language education.

* Darla K. Deardorff, Duke University, U

ISBN: 9781783090341

Dimensions: 210mm x 148mm x 12mm

Weight: 302g

224 pages