CHAPTER 3: AUTHENTIC TEXT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING

CHAPTER 3: AUTHENTIC TEXT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING

1. The Pedagogical Rationale

   • It is argued that
     • Culture and language are inseparable
       • This means that
         • It is important to include culture in language learning
           • Using
             • Authentic text
               • From a
                 • Local origine

2. A definition is

   • Anthropogogical
     • In wich are include
       • Activities and interests characteristic of a town
         • It is called
           • Culture
             • Linguistic products of a culture are representative of the culture in wich they are produced
               • This contain
                 • - Exposure to TC movies - TV Shows - Newspapers article/Magazine -Literature
                   • To build
                     • A cultural framework
               • The central argument is
                 • Authentic text
                   • The advantage of using them for learning languages is
                     • The currency
                       • And language grows
                         • Constantly with technology

3. Scheme Theory

   • It offers
     • A psicholinguistic explanation of what can be misinterpreted as linguistic misunderstandings
       • It comes
         • From field of psycology
           • Specific to
             • Culture
               • Culture and language are inseparable
               • The ELT book has two problems
                 • Refers to
                   • English culture that presents
                   • Culture of students who use it
                     • Because current books offer are
                       • Stories and international issues instead of those of predominantly British orientation of yesteryear

4. English as an international language

   • It is spoken
     • Throughout the world in different cultures
       • It is estimated that
         • One billion people are learning English
           • Used as
             • A prerequisite to participate in a vast number of activities
               • Specific to