Importance of culture in second and foreign language learning
1. The Importance of Culture in Second and
Foreign Language Learning
Presented By: Laraib Zahra
2. 1. Culture in Second/Foreign Language
Learning
• Exchange ideas and opinions or share
experiences
• Leads to misinterpretation
• Functions as a social behavior
• Raises awareness
3. 2. Intercultural Communication
According to Koester & Lustig (2010), communication
and culture are closely interrelated in terms of attaching
similar meanings and values to the objects of life.
• Dissimilar orientation and interpretation
• Students with difference in cultural patterns
• Cultural actions and responses
4. 3. Intercultural Communication Competence
• Key issues of individual’s understanding
• Understanding of cultural awareness for
meaningful communication
• Most challenging issues of intercultural
communication
• Use of cognitive and affective behavior
