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Cultural accommodation in learning and teaching the Norwegian language in Cluj-Napoca
Cultural accommodation in learning and teaching the Norwegian language in Cluj-Napoca

Author(s): Sanda Tomescu Baciu, Raluca Petruş
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Asociatia Romana pentru Studii Baltice si Nordice
Keywords: culture; foreign language learning and teaching; cultural accommodation; cultural awareness; intercultural competence

Summary/Abstract: This paper intends to focus on the role of socio-cultural accommodation and cultural awareness in relation to both learning and teaching the Norwegian language. A research has been conducted in order to investigate the would-be teachers’ points of view regarding the appropriateness of teaching Norwegian by focusing on enhancing both cultural and linguistic elements. The would-be teachers enrolled in an initial teacher training program have proven to be aware of the intricate links that exist between language and culture. They have understood that Norwegian cannot be taught without taking into consideration its cultural elements.

  • Issue Year: 6/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 159-174
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English