scholarly journals Collaborative Online International Learning: Language and Cross-Cultural Experiences of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-162
Author(s):  
Frank Ramírez-Marín ◽  
Lucero del Carmen Núñez-Figueroa ◽  
Nicole Blair
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Higher Education Policies ◽  
International Learning

This qualitative study reports on a collaborative online project between the University of Washington at Tacoma (USA) and the Universidad Veracruzana at Veracruz City (México). The project was implemented as part of the internationalization of higher education policies of the participating universities, which include pedagogical practices oriented toward foreign language learning, the internationalization of the curriculum, and virtual exchange. The study documents cross-cultural learning experiences between two groups of students from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a Collaborative Online International Learning approach (COIL); and how those experiences related to the development of cross-cultural competence. The language of instruction was English and the students interacted through an online platform and a social network. The methodological design was qualitative-interpretive. Data was generated using interviews, linguistic samples (writing samples), and the interactions of the participants prompted by the use of an online platform and a social media network. Data analysis was realized through a content approach, which led to the formulation of assertions based on themes that emerged. Results indicate that the pedagogical approach implemented (COIL) prompted reflexion on issues related to language learning, cultural understanding, and common life experiences, and that it was conducive to the development of aspects of cross-cultural competence.

scholarly journals A Narrative Inquiry of the Influence of Canadian Pre-Service Teachers’ Chinese Language Learning on Cross-Cultural Learning Through Reciprocal Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-44
Author(s):  
Yuhan Deng
Keyword(s):  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Oral Language ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Chinese Language Learning

Cross-cultural experience plays a very important role to the growth of pre-service teachers. This narrative study explored Canadian pre-service teachers’ Chinese language learning and their cross-cultural experiences in China related to participating in a three-month international program between a university in Canada and a university in China. This study focuses on four participants’ Chinese foreign language learning and how their Chinese learning influenced their cross-cultural learning when being immersed in a Chinese language environment. The findings show that the pre-service teachers not only developed a basic level of oral language proficiency, but also developed a higher language tolerance for the learners who are non-native speakers of English. In addition, through learning Chinese, the pre-service teachers learned more about Chinese culture and developed an appreciation of different cultures which helped them develop better perceptions and attitudes toward multicultural education in Canada.

scholarly journals INNOWACYJNE ROZWIĄZANIA GLOTTODYDAKTYCZNE W KSZTAŁCENIU KOMPETENCJI MIĘDZYKULTUROWEJ

Neofilolog ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 185-198
Author(s):  
Beata Karpeta-Peć
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Innovative Solutions

The aim of this article is to present various innovative solutions, which can be used in foreign language teaching and learning. The essence of the discussion is the attempt to systematise the suggestions in the field of glottodidactics, which enable to fulfil the paramount aim of foreign language learning and teaching, that is the development of the cross-cultural competence.

Cross-Cultural Learning and Intercultural Competence

2012 ◽  
pp. 753-768
Author(s):  
Pi-Chi Han
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learning ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
International Assignments ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
National Boundaries ◽  
Adult Learning And Development ◽  
Hrd Professionals

Globalization has increased the need to understand the nature of work-related adult learning and development across national boundaries. It is driving the demand for the workforce that possesses knowledge of other countries and cultures and affecting those who are responsible for developing international learning activities. The author of this chapter calls for adult education and Human Resource Development (HRD) professionals to learn how to apply adult learning theories in cross-cultural learning to help individuals with different cultural backgrounds. This would help these professionals acquire intercultural competence and become successful in international assignments.

scholarly journals PEMBELAJARAN BIPA DENGAN APLIKASI AWAN ASA BERBASIS PENGENALAN LINTAS BUDAYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-107
Author(s):  
Prahoro Yudo Purwono ◽  
Prima Vidya Aster
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cultural Understanding ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Abstract Learning ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

ABSTRAK:Pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia sebagai bahasa asing sudah menjadi tren dan kebutuhan di era saat ini. Maka,  inovasi pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia sangat penting dilakukan sesuai dengan level pembelajar. Hal ini bertujuan untuk mempermudah pemahaman pembelajar dalam menguasai bahasa Indonesia. Salah satu caranya adalah dengan pembelajaran terintegrasi berbasis pengenalan lintas budaya. Oleh karena itu, digagaslah media AWAN ASA. Aplikasi ini berbasis software macromedia flash sehingga mudah untuk diaplikasikan dan interaktif bagi pengguna. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif persentase. Metode dan media aplikasi AWAN ASA yang dipakai dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia sebagai bahasa asing terintegrasi dengan pengenalan lintas budaya, didapati hasil keterampilan menulis siswa cukup bagus, dengan rata-rata mendapatkan nilai di kisaran 70 dan mampu menulis konjungsi dari 8-18 kata. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode dan aplikasi yang digunakan untuk mahasiswa BIPA UNESA benar-benar sesuai bagi mereka, serta metode dan media yang dipakai mampu meningkatkan pemahaman dan pengetahuan mereka mengenai bahasa dan kebudayaan Indonesia.KATA KUNCI: Aplikasi; Bahasa Asing; Lintas Budaya;Pembelajaran. BIPA’S LEARNING WITH AWAN ASA APPLICATION BASED ON CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING  ABSTRACT: Learning Indonesian as a foreign language has become a trend and a necessity in the current era. Thus, it is very important to make innovations in learning Indonesian based on the level of the learner. This research aims to facilitate the learner's understanding of mastering Indonesian through integrated learning based on cross-cultural introduction. Therefore, the AWAN ASA media was initiated. AWAN ASA is an Indonesian language learning application which is integrated with wayang stories as Indonesian culture. The research method used quantitative descriptive research. The method and media of the AWAN ASA application is integrated with cross-cultural introduction, which was found that the results of students' writing skills were quite good, with an average score in the range of 70 and being able to write conjunctions of 8-18 words. It means, the methods and applications used in learning language for BIPA UNESA students are really suitable for them. Therefore, the methods and media can improve understanding and their knowledge of Indonesian language and culture.KEYWORDS:Application; Cros-Cultural Understanding; Foreign Language; Learning.

scholarly journals A situation creation system to enable experiential learning in virtual worlds for developing cross-cultural competencies

2020 ◽  
pp. 233-239
Author(s):  
Maryam Sadat Mirzaei ◽  
Kourosh Meshgi ◽  
Toyoaki Nishida
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Simulation Games ◽  
Cultural Competencies ◽  
Different Cultures

The emergence of virtual worlds and simulation games provide ample opportunities for developing cultural competence by offering a visual, contextual, immersive, and interactive experience. Learners can benefit from contextual interactions and develop cultural competencies by fulfilling quests or exploring the environment. However, most of the existing systems contain few pre-designed scenarios, inadequate for covering unique aspects of different cultures. This study introduces a situation creation toolkit for teachers and learners to design their culture-specific scenarios in a 3D environment and share it with others to experience such situations. In a preliminary experiment, 37 English learners with different cultural backgrounds created a scenario, specific to their culture, and provided proper/improper communicative choices as well as cultural-related notes. Scenarios were then exchanged to those of different cultures for role-playing and decision-making. Results highlighted the influence of L1 culture and stereotyping when facing an unfamiliar cultural context, thus leading to culturally unacceptable behavior. Findings suggest that through real-life scenario design and experience, our platform can prepare learners to interact in culturally appropriate ways and encourages them to gain cross-cultural competence.

The contribution of language learning to the development of cultural understandings

1997 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
McMeniman Marilyn ◽  
Robyn Evans
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Popular Press ◽  
Cultural Attitudes ◽  
Other World ◽  
Target Culture ◽  
Formal Class

With the continuing demand for Australians to develop second language skills to ensure, in part, the development of cross-cultural understanding, there is a need to examine critically the claim that language learning and cultural understandings are causally related. This paper examines the question of whether cross-cultural competence can exist independently of language expertise, and whether language learning of itself results in cultural tolerance and access to other world views. An examination of existing research, together with an analysis of the popular press in three Australian states, indicates that: (i) the wider community believes that learning a language will result in an understanding of and facility in the target culture; and (ii) languages learned in formal class settings do not necessarily lead to cross-cultural understandings and a lessening of insular cultural attitudes.

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