[Edling] CARLA Institute: Teaching Linguistic Politeness & Intercultural Awareness

[Noriko ISHIHARA]

Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (University of
Minnesota) offers:

 

Language & Culture in Sync: Teaching Linguistic Politeness & Intercultural
Awareness

July 9-27, 2018 ONLINE COURSE

A truly daunting challenge for second language learners is to adjust their
language use so that it is appropriate for a variety of socio-cultural
contexts. How, for example, are learners supposed to address strangers,
close friends, or people of higher social status in that culture? Although
acquiring culturally-sensitive discourse practices can take learners many
years, research has shown that the process can be facilitated through
explicit instruction.

This institute provides practical insights for teachers on how to enhance
the learning of linguistic politeness and boost students' awareness of
intercultural differences. Participants will have hands-on opportunities to
develop activities and materials for the classroom. 

Early-bird registration closes on May 25th. 

More information:

http://carla.umn.edu/institutes/2018/linguistic.html

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