Multiculturalism in Turkish Classrooms

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Journal of American Studies Turkey
Issue:41
Multiculturalism in Turkish Classrooms

Multiculturalism in Turkish Classrooms

Authors : Seçil HORASAN DOĞAN

Pages : 31-44

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Publication Date : 2015-04-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Multilingualism and hence multiculturalism have become pervasive in teaching English as a Foreign Language EFL as English as International Language EIL has been widely acknowledged. Through this globalization, multiculturally-inspired approaches to teaching and learning have been of upmost importance. To shape a better teaching and learning context for those involved in the situation, it is important to gather their perceptions at first. Thus this study aimed to reveal the perceptions of Turkish learners, foreign learners, and the educators of the same context about their own culture, the other’s culture, and the target language culture. Accordingly, questionnaires and interviews were administered and the findings revealed all positive attitudes towards being in a multicultural educational setting
Keywords : Multiculturalism, teaching English, cross cultural, learning, classrooms

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