The central aim of language teaching is typically to prepare learners to communicate through the language learnt. However, much current language teaching theory and practice is based on a simplistic view of communication that fails to match the multilingual and intercultural reality of the majority of second language (L2) use. This Element examines the relationship between language and culture through an L2 in intercultural and transcultural communication. It puts forward the argument that we need to go beyond communicative competence in language teaching and focus instead on intercultural and transcultural awareness. Implications for pedagogic practice are explored including intercultural and transcultural language education.
This Element explores new intercultural and transcultural approaches to understanding language, communication and culture and the implications for language teaching.Reviews'... a valuable resource for present and future educators ...' Laura Dubcovsky, Linguist
Book InformationISBN 9781108812689
Author Will BakerFormat Paperback
Page Count 75
Imprint Cambridge University PressPublisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 137g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 5mm