Teaching a foreign language abroad is a strong promotional tool. For this reason, it has always been recognized as an instrument of cultural diplomacy and soft power. In this strategy, the teacher and the textbook play the crucial role of cultural ambassadors, subject to the influence of many elements. The paper analyzes this role in different historical contexts and moments, with some considerations for the present that may inform further research in the field of Italian language teaching in the US
Language teachers and textbooks as cultural ambassadors and mediators
Dolci, Roberto
2021-01-01
Abstract
Teaching a foreign language abroad is a strong promotional tool. For this reason, it has always been recognized as an instrument of cultural diplomacy and soft power. In this strategy, the teacher and the textbook play the crucial role of cultural ambassadors, subject to the influence of many elements. The paper analyzes this role in different historical contexts and moments, with some considerations for the present that may inform further research in the field of Italian language teaching in the USFile in questo prodotto:
| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2021_Dolci TILCA.pdf
accesso aperto
Tipologia:
Versione Editoriale (PDF)
Licenza:
Copyright dell'editore
Dimensione
4.15 MB
Formato
Adobe PDF
|
4.15 MB | Adobe PDF | Visualizza/Apri |
I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
