Should We Train Our Students to Be Spies? [microform] / Michael D. Oates
- Bib ID:
- 5347821
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Oates, Michael D
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED152077
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1977
- 7 p.
- Summary:
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The paper attempts to illustrate the importance of an accurate sociocultural description of a number of unconscious verbal and gestural behaviors which help to distinguish a Frenchman from an American. An accurate description of many of the most elementary signs and gestures is needed to help to dispel the notion that there is a one-for-one equivalent between languages. False interpretation and social blunders may result when individuals transfer their own cultural behavior to the setting of the language being learned. Problems also arise when an attempt is made to extend observed foreign behavior to situations which a native speaker would avoid. A "small c" cultural presentation should be part of language teaching from the beginning level through the civilization course. Recent methodological innovations, such as the audio-motor unit, can be useful in setting a context for sociocultural information. (Author/CFM)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Conference on New Methodologies in Modern Language Training (Cedar Falls, Iowa, October 28-29, 1977).
- Educational level discussed: Higher Education.
- Educational level discussed: Secondary Education.
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- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Body Language
- Communication Problems
- Cultural Activities
- Cultural Differences
- Cultural Education
- Cultural Images
- Cultural Traits
- French
- Higher Education
- Language Instruction
- Language Skills
- Language Usage
- Nonverbal Communication
- Pronunciation
- Second Language Learning
- Second Languages
- Secondary Education
- Sociocultural Patterns
- Teaching Methods
- French Culture
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2033 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1963
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1943
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