ERIC Number: EJ962389
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 10
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1559-663X
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Rock and Roll English Teaching: Content-Based Cultural Workshops
Robinson, Tim
English Teaching Forum, v49 n4 p14-23 2011
In this article, the author shares a content-based English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) workshop that strengthens language acquisition, increases intrinsic motivation, and bridges cultural divides. He uses a rock and roll workshop to introduce an organizational approach with a primary emphasis on cultural awareness content and a secondary emphasis on language development. It is important to point out that even though rock and roll history is a main focus of this article, any cultural content of the teacher's choosing may be substituted. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Motivation, Workshops, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, English Instruction, Content Area Reading, Content Area Writing, Popular Culture, Teaching Methods, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Intercultural Programs, Social Change, Art History, Instructional Design, Course Descriptions, Learning Activities
US Department of State. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037. e-mail: etforum@state.gov; Web site: http://www.forum.state.gov
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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