THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON THE STATUS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN REPUBLIC SERBIA Cover Image

THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON THE STATUS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN REPUBLIC SERBIA
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FACTORS ON THE STATUS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN REPUBLIC SERBIA

Author(s): Tamara Stanić, Aleksandra R. Blatešić
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Education, School education
Published by: Универзитет у Нишу
Keywords: foreign languages; foreign language acquisition; social factor; bilingualism; educational system; Republic Serbia;

Summary/Abstract: A critical and complete estimation and evaluation of educational work is a complex and accountable process, but mostly it is the inevitable task of all participants in this process. The aim of this paper is to point out the significance of extensive social impact on foreign language selection and acquisition by using the method of theoretical analysis. In this paper we will present the importance of learning foreign languages (FL), their presence in the educational system of Republic Serbia, the position of the state language policy, as well as the current situation and the basic attitude of the society in the selection and study of FLs. The results of this analysis should contribute to a better insight into the nature of the factors that influence the acquisition and teaching of foreign languages.

  • Issue Year: XLIV/2020
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 745-762
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English