VietTESOL International Convention 2022
Nha Trang University, September 16-18
Language and culture have an inseparable and mutual relationship as language carries culture and culture's beliefs, ideas, and knowledge on customs and values are transmitted via language. Therefore, in acquiring a language, learning and teaching its culture is indispensable. The research was implemented at the Faculty of English Language Studies, Hanoi University of Business and Technology (HUBT) to investigate the challenges in teaching and learning British Culture and Civilization and suggest some recommendations. A questionnaire was distributed to 30 third-year students and 5 teachers, who then participated in an interview. The findings revealed that the primary barriers were time constraints, a lack of real-world experience, and out-of-date resources. Some suggestions for effective teaching and learning included allotting more time to the subject, introducing more up-to-date resources, and improving the learner-centred approach. Additionally, a comparison between Vietnamese and British cultures should also be offered to extend learners' understanding. Keywords: teaching, learning, British culture and Civilization, obstacles, suggestions.
Language and culture have an inseparable and mutual relationship as language carries culture and culture's beliefs, ideas, and knowledge on customs and values are transmitted via language. Therefore, in acquiring a language, learning and teaching its culture is indispensable. The research was implemented at the Faculty of English Language Studies, Hanoi University of Business and Technology (HUBT) to investigate the challenges in teaching and learning British Culture and Civilization and suggest some recommendations. A questionnaire was distributed to 30 third-year students and 5 teachers, who then participated in an interview. The findings revealed that the primary barriers were time constraints, a lack of real-world experience, and out-of-date resources. Some suggestions for effective teaching and learning included allotting more time to the subject, introducing more up-to-date resources, and improving the learner-centred approach. Additionally, a comparison between Vietnamese and British cultures should also be offered to extend learners' understanding. Keywords: teaching, learning, British culture and Civilization, obstacles, suggestions.
Room 10 (Building G5, Room 102) VietTESOL International Convention 2022 convention@viettesol.org.vnTechnical Issues?
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