Languages in a global world : learning for better cultural understanding /

The rise of globalisation makes language competencies more valuable, both at individual and societal levels. This book examines the links between globalisation and the way we teach and learn languages. It begins by asking why some individuals are more successful than others at learning non-native la...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Other Authors:	Della Chiesa, Bruno, Scott, Jessica, Hinton, Christina
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Paris : OECD, [2012]
Subjects:	Language and languages > Study and teaching. Language and culture. Second language acquisition. Sociolinguistics.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Preface: Language learning and culture in a time of globalisation
Executive summary
Introduction: User's guide
Globalisation, languages and motivations
Learning languages in a globalising world
Which "languages" are we talking about?
Formal and traditional educational contexts: Some issues
Contextual factors of motivation and success
Are theories useful?
Can plurilinguality help move towards a more "global awareness"?