The Use of Roleplay to Overcome Cultural Fatigue.

Donahue, Meghan; Parsons, Adelaide Heyde

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ERIC Number: EJ269948

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Publication Date: 1982-Sep

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The Use of Roleplay to Overcome Cultural Fatigue.

Donahue, Meghan; Parsons, Adelaide Heyde

TESOL Quarterly, v16 n3 p359-65 Sep 1982

Discusses culture shock and the need for a secure learning environment for ESL students in which they can test their observations about English and U.S. culture. Examines the use of role play for teaching the subtleties of appropriate social behavior and outlines an eight-step procedure for role play implementation. (EKN)

Descriptors: Culture Conflict, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Role Playing, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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