Teaching Culture in Introductory Foreign Language Textbooks - Tapa blanda

“Teaching Culture in Introductory Foreign Language Textbooks takes an important in-depth look at the treatment and study of québécois culture in beginning-level French textbooks. Chapelle expertly guides the reader through an understanding of the significance of culture in language teaching, appreciation for Québec’s cultural narrative, and insight into the critical importance of language politics and socio-semiotic theory. Simply-put, a must-read for future and current practitioners seeking to strengthen or improve their teaching of language and cultural narratives.” (Stacey Weber-Fève, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA)

“Few studies of language textbooks have offered the complex, historically situated account that one finds in Carol Chapelle’s book. She presents a compelling, evidence-based case for making cultural and political narratives a central aspect of beginning French textbooks, balancing critique with tangible recommendations for materials design. With its commitment to scholarly rigor and professional relevance, Teaching Culture in Introductory Foreign Language Textbooks places textbook study firmly on the agenda of applied linguistics research and practice.” (Csilla Weninger, National Institute of Education, Singapore)