Author | Della Chiasa, B. Scott, J. & Hinton C. |
Title | Languages in a global world: Learning for better cultural understanding. |
Language | English |
Date | 2012 |
Full reference | Della Chiasa, B. Scott, J. & Hinton C. (2012). Languages in a global world: Learning for better cultural understanding, OECD Publishing. |
Summary | Language learning is not only a means to improve communication, but more importantly a key avenue to promote cultural understanding. To understand the importance of language and culture, people need to be familiar with languages and culture. This publication explores language-learnign across the globe, from France to Kazakhstan and from Peru to Tanzania. |
Key words | Language learning, cultures, policy, competency |
Other interesting information | The outcomes and experiences of migrant learners are not only related to their attitudes and competencies, but mostly to the national contexts and policies. |
Interest for the project | 3/5 |
Contributor´s name + email | Stéphanie Barillé - stephanie@unak.is |
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