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Peer reviewedNussenbaum, Gladys – Foreign Language Annals, 1983
Findings of sociolinguistic research that can be used by language teachers to elicit meaningful and authentic communication from their students are reviewed, including such factors as nonverbal cues, situation, intent, mood, and cultural norms. (MSE)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness, Language Research
Peer reviewedMaxim, Hiram H. – Foreign Language Annals, 1998
Reviews current practices in foreign-language teaching in light of Bourdieu's theories of language and power to show how failing to assess discursive intent prevents students from understanding strategic use of language. Bordieu's model is then proposed as the basis for pedagogy that authorizes students to use their existing cognitive skills in…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Comparative Analysis, Comprehension, German
