Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study delves into the representation of intercultural awareness in English coursebooks at the tertiary level, examining the balance between local, target, and international cultures. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, it scrutinizes three coursebooks and incorporates perceptions from instructors and students at Gazi University. Content analysis and semi-structured interviews serve as the primary tools for gathering data, focusing on the extent of cultural diversity and its alignment with fostering intercultural communicative competence among learners. The findings indicate a pronounced emphasis on target cultures, highlighting a shortfall in the inclusion of diverse cultural narratives. Such an imbalance suggests potential limitations in the coursebooks' efficacy to nurture a well-rounded intercultural understanding. The study advocates for a more inclusive representation of cultures in English language education, stressing the importance of coursebooks in cultivating a comprehensive intercultural awareness. Additionally, recommendations are provided to curriculum developers and educators to enhance the intercultural dimension within English language teaching, aiming to better prepare students for global communication.
Authors: Canan Tok, Müge Tavil
Institutions: Milli Savunma Üniversitesi, Gazi University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4404858750