Developing Cultural Insights Reference Finocchiaro M 1989 English

Developing Cultural Insights Reference: Finocchiaro, M. (1989). English as a Second/Foreign Language: From theory to practice. New Jersey, Prentice Hall Regents. 1. Classroom reflects the target culture. English labels on objects Maps/posters of English-speaking countries Bulletin boards including newspaper/magazine clippings or current events, ad. s, comic strips, proverbs, pictures, songs, music Display case/table containing related objects: dolls, money, stamps, menus, costumes… Library corner containing books, magazines, textbooks, literature Record player/records of contemporary music/folk songs TESOL 1

Developing Cultural Insights 2. Student projects related to target culture for class reporting/discussion Maps-physical, economic, geographic Itineraries for actual trips to target places Floor plans of houses/other buildings Menus of food eaten on special occasions Calendars indicating special holidays Question-answer games/quiz programs An English language newspaper Filmstrips/picture series Play reading Book fair Forms/documents related to commerce/industry TESOL 2

Developing Cultural Insights 3. Cultural study/experiences Assembly program (songs, dances, talks…) Festivals Song/dances learning 4. Audiovisual equipment/language lab. • Listening readings • Viewing videotapes, films • Seeing taped interviews 5. Masterpieces of literature • Character of the people, situations, historical/geographical rationale for behaviors, values TESOL 3

Developing Cultural Insights 6. Correlation with other areas in the curriculum 7. Invite resource people to speak on tultual topics. 8. Pen pal projects TESOL 4