Download or read book The Potential of the Novel Bend it Like Beckham for Intercultural Learning in the EFL Classroom written by Katharina Keil and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject English - Pedagogy, Didactics, Literature Studies, grade: 2, University of Frankfurt (Main) (Institut für England- und Amerikastudien), course: A perfect match?, language: English, abstract: Intercultural communication has become more and more important over the past years because we live in a world where everything is becoming global. A few centuries ago, only people who dealt with international businesses needed to think about intercultural communication and its problems. Today, also ordinary people from different cultures come into contact with each other. Companies work more and more globally instead of locally. We live in a multicultural society with a variety of cultures. Intercultural communication has become a topic which concerns everybody. It will become more and more important in our world of globalization where people from all over the world come together and get in contact with each other. Because of the aspects mentioned above, intercultural learning is an essential part in learning as well as in teaching. Intercultural aspects are involved in our daily life and this is why intercultural teaching is becoming more important. It should be an essential part of modern teaching. The subject English should help to develop students` intercultural awareness. The Kultusministerkonferenz considers intercultural learning as a key element of English language teaching. Because of this fact, the KMK put intercultural competence in the educational standards for grades 9 and 10 (cf. http: //www.kmk.org/schul/Bildungsstandards/1.Fremdsprache _MSA_BS_04-12-2003.pdf 10.10.2008, p. 16) The novel "Bend it like Beckham" which is discussed in this work is very popular among young people. Football unites people from different nationalities, opinions, generations, classes, religions and cultures (cf. Thaler, 2006, p. 4). The language is understood anywhere in the world and this is why this novel is very adequate for teaching inte

Download or read book The potential of the novel Bend it like Beckham for intercultural learning in the EFL classroom written by Katharina Keil and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2009-08-20 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2008 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, grade: 2, University of Frankfurt (Main) (Institut für England- und Amerikastudien), course: A perfect match?, language: English, abstract: Intercultural communication has become more and more important over the past years because we live in a world where everything is becoming global. A few centuries ago, only people who dealt with international businesses needed to think about intercultural communication and its problems. Today, also ordinary people from different cultures come into contact with each other. Companies work more and more globally instead of locally. We live in a multicultural society with a variety of cultures. Intercultural communication has become a topic which concerns everybody. It will become more and more important in our world of globalization where people from all over the world come together and get in contact with each other. Because of the aspects mentioned above, intercultural learning is an essential part in learning as well as in teaching. Intercultural aspects are involved in our daily life and this is why intercultural teaching is becoming more important. It should be an essential part of modern teaching. The subject English should help to develop students` intercultural awareness. The Kultusministerkonferenz considers intercultural learning as a key element of English language teaching. Because of this fact, the KMK put intercultural competence in the educational standards for grades 9 and 10 (cf. http://www.kmk.org/schul/Bildungsstandards/1.Fremdsprache _MSA_BS_04-12-2003.pdf 10.10.2008, p. 16) The novel “Bend it like Beckham” which is discussed in this work is very popular among young people. Football unites people from different nationalities, opinions, generations, classes, religions and cultures (cf. Thaler, 2006, p. 4). The language is understood anywhere in the world and this is why this novel is very adequate for teaching intercultural learning. Football is the most popular activity in Germany and kindles interest of the boys. First of all, the following term paper “The potential of the novel Bend it like Beckham for intercultural learning in the EFL classroom” defines Intercultural Competence. Secondly, Byram`s Model of Intercultural Communicative Competence is presented. Afterwards a short summary about the novel “Bend it like Beckham” is given. A description of the title follows. The next aspect describes the potential of “Bend it like Beckham” in school. The term paper ends with a general conclusion and the bibliography.

Download or read book The Benefits of Teaching Through Graphic Novels Using Maus in the EFL Classroom written by Jessica Büscher and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 1,6, University of Paderborn, language: English, abstract: In this paper, I will argue that the usage of the graphic novel "The Complete Maus" by Art Spiegelman is beneficial in the EFL classroom and will improve students' communicative competencies in learning English as a foreign language. "Graphic novels let you take risks that just wouldn't fly in the conventional book form". This quote by the American professor Karin Slaughter proves that the genre of graphic novels is special and therefore needs more attention. Still, many people have prejudices and think of graphic novels as an embellished term for comics which shows that it is a controversial topic. However, graphic novels are way more than just picture books as they deal with complicated topics and storylines, developing characters and detailed drawings. Reading a graphic novel can be more difficult and challenging as a "usual" book as readers need to engage with the writing and the drawings and connect both in order to create meaning. The curriculum for the subject of English does not clearly state or suggest the usage of comics or graphic novels in the EFL classroom which is probably why the medium finds little to no space in the classroom. However, it's potential in the current competence-oriented curriculum is big as it can nurture the reading and writing competencies, the intercultural and lexical competencies as well as the training of a visual literacy which has never been so important as we are living in a visual world. That is why I will research how using graphic novels in general but also how using the specific graphic novel The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman in the EFL classroom can improve student's communicative competencies. I picked this book as it is one of the most popular and powerful graphic novels. Spiegelman even received the Pulitzer Prize for his memoir of the Holocaust. In the first part of this work I will focus on the theoretical background of graphic novels and their characteristics as this builds the foundation of this paper. Next, I will continue with the second part of the theoretical background by looking at the competencies of visual literacy and intercultural communicative competence as . In the next and main part of this paper, I will shortly analyze Maus and set my teaching goals before creating a concept for the EFL classroom. The concept will contain specific lesson plans with its material.

Download or read book Pragmatics and Discourse written by Joan Cutting and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pragmatics and Discourse, 2nd edition: has been revised and reorganised to place more emphasis on pragmatics covers the core areas of the subject: context and co-text, Speech Act Theory, Conversation Analysis, Exchange Structure, Interactional Sociolinguistics, the Cooperative Principle, Politeness Theory and extends to more applied areas: Corpus Linguistics & Communities of Practice, and Intercultural Pragmatics, Interlanguage Pragmatics & language learning draws on a wealth of texts: from Bend it Like Beckham and The Motorcycle Diaries to political speeches, newspaper extracts and blogs. provides classic readings from the key names in the discipline, from Sperber and Wilson to Fairclough, Wodak and Gumperz is accompanied by a supporting website Key features of the new edition include: two new strands on Corpora & Communities and Culture & Language Learning; the merging of two strands on Context and Co-text; new material from speaker-based cognitive linguistics; updated references; and fresh examples and exercises. Written by an experienced teacher and author, this accessible textbook is an essential resource for all students of English language and linguistics.

Download or read book Everyday Antiracism written by Mica Pollock and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-07-19 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which acts by educators are ''racist'' and which are ''antiracist''? How can an educator constructively discuss complex issues of race with students and colleagues? In Everyday Antiracism leading educators deal with the most challenging questions about race in school, offering invaluable and effective advice. Contributors including Beverly Daniel Tatum, Sonia Nieto, and Pedro Noguera describe concrete ways to analyze classroom interactions that may or may not be ''racial,'' deal with racial inequality and ''diversity,'' and teach to high standards across racial lines. Topics range from using racial incidents as teachable moments and responding to the ''n-word'' to valuing students' home worlds, dealing daily with achievement gaps, and helping parents fight ethnic and racial misconceptions about their children. Questions following each essay prompt readers to examine and discuss everyday issues of race and opportunity in their own classrooms and schools. For educators and parents determined to move beyond frustrations about race, Everyday Antiracism is an essential tool.

Download or read book Feature Films in English Language Teaching written by Britta Viebrock and published by Narr Francke Attempto Verlag. This book was released on 2016-07-11 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feature Films in English Language Teaching deals with the use of motion pictures in the advanced EFL (English as a foreign language) classroom. It provides a general introduction to film literacy and explains the rationale, methods, and objectives of working with feature films. In addition, the book contains in-depth considerations on sixteen selected films, which are grouped regionally (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, Great Britain). Each chapter describes the topical focus of the film and its central theme and provides background information on social, historical, political, and geographical issues. A profound analysis of selected scenes lays the foundation for considerations on the teaching potential of the film. In a download section, the chapters are complemented with ready-to-use teaching materials on film-specific aspects (narrative, dramatic and cinematographic dimensions), which are organised as pre-/while-/post-viewing activities. A glossary on technical terms for film analysis completes the volume.

Download or read book Teaching English as a Foreign Language written by Carola Surkamp and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-24 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diese Einführung in englischer Sprache präsentiert in 14 Kapiteln die grundlegenden Themen und Gegenstandsbereiche der Englischdidaktik. Gleichermaßen praxisnah wie theoretisch fundiert, behandelt der Band zentrale Prinzipien und Kompetenzbereiche eines modernen Fremdsprachenunterrichts. Ausgehend von den zentralen Akteur/innen (Lehrende und Lernende) und mit Blick auf die Teilbereiche der Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturdidaktik werden zudem Vorschläge für den Einsatz unterschiedlicher Materialien und Medien diskutiert. Weitere Kapitel widmen sich den institutionellen Organisationsstrukturen und dem Bereich Assessment/Diagnose. Der Band erscheint in zweifarbiger Gestaltung, mit Definitionen und Beispielen sowie mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. This comprehensive introduction presents the fundamental topics and issues of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in 14 chapters. Integrating both profound theoretical and creative practical considerations, the central principles and competence domains of modern foreign language teaching are discussed. Starting with the main classroom agents (teachers and learners), the chapters outline a variety of content areas (language, literature, cultural issues) and thoroughly review materials, media and methods. Additional chapters are concerned with the historical development of English language teaching, its current institutional organisation as well as assessment and evaluation.

Download or read book Exploring Intercultural Communication written by Zhu Hua and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course as well as advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also ideal for language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. Additional features include tasks with commentaries, a glossary of key terms, and an annotated further reading section. Exploring Intercultural Communication investigates the role of language in intercultural communication, paying particular attention to the interplay between cultural diversity and language practice. This book brings together current or emerging strands and themes in the field by examining how intercultural communication permeates our everyday life, what we can do to achieve effective and appropriate intercultural communication, and why we study language, culture and identity together. The focus is on interactions between people from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and regards intercultural communication as a process of negotiating meaning, cultural identities, and – above all – differences between ourselves and others. Including global examples from a range of genres, this book is an essential read for students taking language and intercultural communication modules within Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education or Communication Studies courses.

Download or read book Pragmatics written by Joan Cutting and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries, and key readings – all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible ‘two-dimensional’ structure is built around four sections – introduction, development, exploration, and extension – that offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to gradually build on the knowledge gained. Now in its fourth edition, this best-selling textbook: Covers the core areas of the subject: speech acts, the cooperative principle, relevance theory, corpus pragmatics, politeness theory, and critical discourse analysis Has updated and new sections on intercultural and cross-cultural pragmatics, critical discourse analysis and the pragmatics of power, second language pragmatic competence development, impoliteness, post-truth discourse, vague language, pragmatic markers, formulaic sequences, and online corpus tools Draws on a wealth of texts in a variety of languages, including political TV interviews, newspaper articles, extracts from classic novels and plays, recent international films, humorous narratives, and exchanges on email, messaging, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp Provides recent readings from leading scholars in the discipline, including Jonathan Culpeper, Lynne Flowerdew, and César Félix-Brasdefer Is accompanied by eResources featuring extra material and activities. Written by two experienced teachers and researchers, this accessible textbook is an essential resource for all students of English language and linguistics.

Download or read book Drama Techniques in Language Learning written by Alan Maley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1983-01-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drama Techniques in Language Learning offers a large selection of techniques for use at all levels which focus learners' attention on communicative tasks or activities. These involve the whole personality of the learner and provide real reasons for expressing feelings and opinions. The techniques require no special training and can easily be introduced into normal course work. This greatly expanded highly successful edition provides: advice on using the techniques in the classroom; 150 ideas for interesting and productive fluency practice; clear instructions for the teacher; and detailed cross-referencing between exercises.

Download or read book Oh Boy written by Freya Jarman-Ivens and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Muddy Waters to Mick Jagger, Elvis to Freddie Mercury, Jeff Buckley to Justin Timberlake, masculinity in popular music has been an issue explored by performers, critics, and audiences. From the dominance of the blues singer over his "woman" to the sensitive singer/songwriter, popular music artists have adopted various gendered personae in a search for new forms of expression. Sometimes these roles shift as the singer ages, attitudes change, or new challenges on the pop scene arise; other times, the persona hardens into a shell-like mask that the performer struggles to escape. Oh Boy! Masculinities and Popular Music is the first serious study of how forms of masculinity are negotiated, constructed, represented and addressed across a range of popular music texts and practices. Written by a group of internationally recognized popular music scholars—including Sheila Whiteley, Richard Middleton, and Judith Halberstam—these essays study the concept of masculinity in performance and appearance, and how both male and female artists have engaged with notions of masculinity in popular music.

Download or read book Cultures Contexts and World Englishes written by Yamuna Kachru and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume aims to familiarize readers with the varieties of world Englishes used across cultures and to create awareness of some of the linguistic and socially relevant contexts and functions that have given rise to them. It emphasizes that effective communication among users of different Englishes requires awareness of the varieties in use and their cultural, social, and ideational functions. Cultures, Contexts and World Englishes: demonstrates the rich results of integrating theory, methodology and application features critical and detailed discussion of the sociolinguistics of English in the globalized world gives equal emphasis to grammar and pragmatics of variation and to uses of Englishes in spoken and written modes in major English-using regions of the world. Each chapter includes suggestions for further reading and challenging discussion questions and appropriate research projects designed to enhance the usefulness of this volume in courses such as world Englishes, English in the Global Context, Sociolinguistics, Critical Applied Linguistics, Language Contact and Convergence, Ethnography of Communication, and Crosscultural Communication.

Download or read book Key Terms in Stylistics written by Nina Nørgaard and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-19 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stylistics is the study of the ways in which meaning is created and shaped through language in literature and in other types of text. Key Terms in Stylistics provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the field, along with sections that explain relevant terms, concepts and key thinkers listed from A to Z. The book comprises entries on different stylistic approaches to text, including feminist, cognitive, corpus and multimodal stylistics. There is coverage of key thinkers and their work as well as of central terms and concepts. It ends with a comprehensive bibliography of key texts. The book is written in an accessible manner, explaining difficult concepts in a straightforward way. It will appeal to both beginner and upper-level students working in the interface between language, linguistics and literature.

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Download or read book Alternative Histories of English written by Peter Trudgill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking collection explores the beliefs and approaches to the history of English that do not make it into standard textbooks. Orthodox histories have presented a tunnel version of the history of the English language which is sociologically inadequate. In this book a range of leading international scholars show how this focus on standard English dialect is to the detriment of those which are non-standard or from other areas of the world. Alternative Histories of English: * reveals the range of possible 'narratives' about how different varieties of 'Englishes' may have emerged * places emphasis on pragmatic, sociolinguistic and discourse-oriented aspects of English rather than the traditional grammar, vocabulary and phonology * considers diverse topics including South African English, Indian English, Southern Hemisphere Englishes, Early Modern English, women's writing, and politeness. Presenting a fuller and richer picture of the complexity of the history of English, the contributors to Alternative Histories of English explain why English is the diverse world language it is today.

Download or read book Exploring English Language Teaching written by Graham Hall and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title will provide a single volume introduction to the field of ELT from an applied linguistics perspective.

Download or read book Phonetics Theory and Application written by William R. Tiffany and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1977 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: