Mod 7 Discussion: Language and Learning

In the attached article, Integrating Culture into Language Learning, what impact does culture, and knowledge of culture have on the learners?

• Share a topic that might be used to help inspire interest in another culture and foster cultural understanding
• What other useful resource/article would you recommend related to multicultural education?

    According to the article, culture is an innate motivation for our students. Also, it is important to utilize their background knowledge in order for the new knowledge to be meaningful to them: 
"learners who gain certain cultural knowledge can develop more positive attitudes towards and come to be more tolerant with other cultures. They not only acquire the knowledge of other cultures, but also increase their understanding of their own culture (Lado, 1964). 

   I recommend to always share with the students readings, games, etc. for other cultures. I believe we need to teach our students to be tolerant with other cultures. It is essential during the times we are leaving right now.