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Cultural Problems in Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language in Tunisia

Cultural Problems in Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language in Tunisia

Aicha Rahal
Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 18
ISBN13: 9781522525516|ISBN10: 1522525513|EISBN13: 9781522525523
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2551-6.ch015
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Rahal, Aicha. "Cultural Problems in Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language in Tunisia." Student Culture and Identity in Higher Education, edited by Ambreen Shahriar and Ghazal Kazim Syed, IGI Global, 2017, pp. 257-274. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2551-6.ch015

APA

Rahal, A. (2017). Cultural Problems in Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language in Tunisia. In A. Shahriar & G. Syed (Eds.), Student Culture and Identity in Higher Education (pp. 257-274). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2551-6.ch015

Chicago

Rahal, Aicha. "Cultural Problems in Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign Language in Tunisia." In Student Culture and Identity in Higher Education, edited by Ambreen Shahriar and Ghazal Kazim Syed, 257-274. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2551-6.ch015

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Abstract

Culture now becomes a key element in most educational systems, particularly in Higher education, where cultural Studies are an essential part of most language instruction. The aim of this chapter is to explore the cultural challenges that hinder the process of learning English in Tunisia and to suggest solutions for overcoming these. A questionnaire was used as the primary data collection material. It was found that lack of authentic materials, lack of cultural knowledge of the target language, poor textbooks, limited exposure to authentic culture environment and native culture interference are considered to be the main problems. The results also showed that these challenges can be remedied by using more authentic materials, revising the content of textbooks, the integration of technology and cultural awareness.

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