Teaching Culture

1. By failing to draw students' attention to .......... elements and to discuss their implications, the teacher allows misconceptions. * a. cultural * If teachers neglect to address the cultural nuances and implications of language, students may develop incorrect or incomplete understandings of the target language and culture.

2. Cultural aspects are best learned through ........... * b. informal activities * Authentic and informal activities, such as cultural exchanges, real-life interactions, and exposure to authentic materials, provide the most effective learning experiences for cultural understanding.

3. Osgood found that human languages use more word at the level of .......... than at the level of semantic appreciation. * b. evaluation * Osgood's research suggests that human languages have a greater number of words to express evaluations (good/bad, pleasant/unpleasant) than to describe purely sensory or physical experiences.

4. Which one of the following statements serves best to illustrate the relationship between language learning and culture? * a. L2 should be learned in the context of the L2 * Language is deeply intertwined with culture. Learning a language effectively requires an understanding of the cultural context in which it is used.

5. As a means of studying culture information in class, a culture assimilator starts with .......... * d. a short passage demonstrating intercultural misunderstanding * Culture assimilators present scenarios that illustrate cultural misunderstandings to help learners develop intercultural competence.

6. According to Schumann's model of social distance and language learning, .......... * d. both cognitive and affective proximity of two cultures affect learning * Schumann's model emphasizes the importance of both social and psychological factors, including social distance and psychological proximity, in second language acquisition.

7. "Micrologue" is used to teach culture in one of the following approaches to language teaching. * a. Darmout intensive language program * The Dartmouth Intensive Language Program incorporates cultural instruction into its curriculum, and "micrologues" are short, culturally-rich dialogues used in this program.

8. "Culture" in the anthropological sense is defined as the way people ........... . * c. live * Culture encompasses the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a particular group of people.

9. The term "biculturalism" is inaccurate because ....... . * b. most people are multi-cultural even in their own environment * People often encounter and interact with diverse cultures within their own societies, making the concept of "biculturalism" overly simplistic.

10. The process of learning one’s own culture is called ………. * b. enculturation * Enculturation refers to the process of learning and acquiring the cultural norms, values, and behaviors of one's own society.

11. In which of the following techniques the teacher gives an unplanned culture comment based on the relevant topics as they arise in the class? * b. culture aside * The "culture aside" technique involves the teacher making brief, unplanned cultural observations and comments as they arise naturally in the course of the lesson.

12. In a psychology course, a teacher discusses awareness of society's expectations, negative vs. positive events, and observational learning. The teacher is trying to explain the concept of .......... * c. socialization * Socialization refers to the process of learning and internalizing the norms, values, and behaviors of one's society.

13. All of the following are organizational skills EXCEPT .......... * d. using an encyclopedia * Using an encyclopedia is a research skill, not an organizational skill itself. Organizational skills involve how you structure and manage information, such as outlining, note-taking, and summarizing.

14. The process of learning one's native culture is called ........... * b. inculturation * As mentioned earlier, enculturation refers to the process of acquiring the cultural norms, values, and behaviors of one's own society.

15. The most widely used approach to the teaching of culture is the use of ........... * c. culture clusters * The culture cluster approach is a common method for teaching culture by grouping related cultural themes or topics.

16. The micrologue is a technique developed by Rassias that makes .......... the focus of attention during language practice. * b. culture * Micrologues are short, culturally-rich dialogues that incorporate cultural elements into language practice.

17. One way to begin teaching culture on a positive note is to emphasize ........... * c. similarities among people and among cultures * Focusing on similarities can help build bridges between cultures and foster a more positive and inclusive learning environment.

18. Which of the following does NOT exert a tremendous influence on the students’ receptivity to the learning of cultural concepts? * d. Intelligence * While intelligence is a factor in learning, its influence on receptivity to cultural concepts is likely less significant than factors like student attitudes, teacher attitudes, and the cultural environment.

19. The teacher's task in teaching culture is to ........... * c. make students aware of cultural differences * The goal is to foster intercultural awareness and understanding, not to impose judgments or criticize any particular culture.

20. The study of another culture makes students . . . . . . * b. tolerate other peoples viewpoints * Learning about other cultures can broaden students' perspectives and increase their tolerance and understanding of different viewpoints.

21. Culture should be taught in TEFL because ........... * a. language and culture are interrelated * Language is deeply embedded within its cultural context, and effective language learning requires an understanding of the cultural factors that shape its use.

22. A lesson plan must include . . . . . * b. all the teaching points to be taught * A well-designed lesson plan should clearly outline the specific learning objectives and the teaching points that will be covered.

23. According to Schumann, .......... is defined as the second language learner's social and psychological integration with the speakers of the second language. * d. acculturation * Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to and integrating into a new culture.

24. Acculturation is the process of .......... * a. becoming adapted to the new culture * Acculturation involves the process of learning and adapting to the customs, values, and behaviors of a new culture.

25. Phenomena ranging from mild irritability to deep psychological panic and crisis is called. . . . . . . * b. culture shock * Culture shock refers to the psychological and emotional distress that can occur when individuals experience a new and unfamiliar culture.