ERIC Number: EJ1130040
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 25
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ISSN: ISSN-0215-773X
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Linguistic and Cultural Variations as Barriers to the TEFL Settings in Papua
Yembise, Yohana Susana
TEFLIN Journal: A publication on the teaching and learning of English, v22 n2 p201-225 Jul 2011
The article aims at presenting a description of languages and cultures and the effect on the teaching of English as a Foreign Language in schools in Papua. It starts with a general picture of the uniqueness of languages and cultures in Papua: its geography, the originality of the people, and the languages and cultures of both NAN and AN. The word "Papua" (used to be called Irian Jaya) in the above title is the name of the Eastern Province in Indonesia. The article further presents ongoing controversial issues on the impact of linguistic and cultural diversity in Papua towards the educational development including the TEFL program in this province. It then provides alternative solutions as reflected in the pedagogical implications to be employed in multicultural classrooms particularly in Papua.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Cultural Influences, Language Usage, Student Diversity, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Dialects, Native Language, Malayo Polynesian Languages, Curriculum, Teaching Methods, Indonesian Languages, Language Teachers
Association for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language in Indonesia (TEFLIN). Malang, East Java, 65145, Indonesia. TEFLIN Publication Division, Department of English, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang, Jalan Semarang 5, Tel: +62-341-570566; Fax: +62-341-567475; e-mail: journal@teflin.org; Web site: http://journal.teflin.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia; Papua New Guinea
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