A Content Analysis of the Cultural Representations of Three ESL Grammar Textbooks

Autor/inn/en	Baleghizadeh, Sasan; Amiri Shayesteh, Leyli
Titel	A Content Analysis of the Cultural Representations of Three ESL Grammar Textbooks
Quelle	In: Cogent Education, 7 (2020) 1, Artikel 1844849 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2331-186X
DOI	10.1080/2331186X.2020.1844849
Schlagwörter	Content Analysis; Textbook Content; Cultural Awareness; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Grammar; Textbook Evaluation; Textbooks + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Inhaltsanalyse; Lehrbuchtext; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Grammatik; Textbook; Text book; Schulbuch; Lehrbuch
Abstract	The global use of the English language in various international contexts complicates the role of culture in teaching English as an international language. Drawing on a well-known framework of cultural representation consisting of four categories of "products," "practices," "perspectives," and "persons," this study focused on a content analysis of three ESL grammar textbooks. The findings indicated that contrary to the expectation regarding the cultural neutrality of grammar textbooks, the analyzed textbooks were, to a large extent, predominated by the "practice" aspect of culture which comprises the behavioral patterns of a certain society involving information about daily life and prominent customs. With regard to the scope of foreign cultures manifested in these textbooks, a lack of balance was evident. This can be traced to the fact that compared to international cultures, the cultures of English-speaking countries occupy a larger space in these textbooks and hence has caused little room for the international cultures the targeted textbooks. It is suggested that learners receive more help in developing their intercultural competencies and promoting effective communication with people coming from different backgrounds through using English as an international language. This can be made possible if materials writers pay further attention to the role of international culture. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01