One of the primary objectives of English language learning is to facilitate communication among individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, making the integration of cultural knowledge a crucial component of English curricula worldwide. This paper presents the findings of a comparative study that examined the incorporation of cultural elements in two series of English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks published by Oxford University Press for two Chinese societies—Hong Kong and Shanghai—each with distinct historical contexts. Utilizing Moran’s 4P framework, the study aimed to compare the representation of local and other cultures, as well as the opportunities provided for learners to develop intercultural communicative competence. The results indicated a relatively balanced distribution of local and other cultures, though with a noticeable emphasis on American and British cultures. Additionally, the representation of cultural aspects was uneven, with “products” being the most frequently described and “perspectives” the least. This tendency to present cultural information as a fixed body of knowledge does not effectively foster intercultural communicative competence. The paper further explores how the differences between the two textbook series reflect the prevailing political and social ideologies within their respective local contexts.
Abstract 요약 Introduction A Conceptual Model of Cultural Learning Promotion of Cultural Learning in Hong Kong and Mainland China The Present Study Aims and Research Questions Research Methods and Data Analysis Findings Representation of Local Culture and Other Cultures Enhancement of Intercultural Awareness and Communicative Competence Comparison of Hong Kong and Shanghai ELT Textbooks Discussion Conclusion Acknowledgements The Author References
키워드
content analysiscultureEnglish language learningintercultural communicative competencetextbooks
저자
Jackie F. K. Lee [ The Education University of Hong Kong ]
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.21 No.4