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Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1977
Description
Various cultural distortions and biases are present in German
language textbooks and they could influence the student's conception
of the target language and culture. Current first and second level
German language textbooks used in high schools, community colleges,
and universities in Florida were studied. The results showed that
most cultural distortions involve bisexual and anti-artistic biases.
Compared to older German language textbooks, today's materials
manifest less bias and contain a greater variety of cultural selections.
Since cultural distortions and biases could hinder the teacher's
attempt to introduce the student to a well-rounded understanding of
the German language and culture, several techniques could be applied
to compensate for biases: 1. The teacher should call the student's
attention to the generalizations and stereotyping found in the books.
2. The teacher should design his or her own material to be devoid of
chauvinism. 3. Students should be encouraged to read German newspapers
and magazines to be able to draw their own conclusions according
to their abilities and maturity.
language textbooks and they could influence the student's conception
of the target language and culture. Current first and second level
German language textbooks used in high schools, community colleges,
and universities in Florida were studied. The results showed that
most cultural distortions involve bisexual and anti-artistic biases.
Compared to older German language textbooks, today's materials
manifest less bias and contain a greater variety of cultural selections.
Since cultural distortions and biases could hinder the teacher's
attempt to introduce the student to a well-rounded understanding of
the German language and culture, several techniques could be applied
to compensate for biases: 1. The teacher should call the student's
attention to the generalizations and stereotyping found in the books.
2. The teacher should design his or her own material to be devoid of
chauvinism. 3. Students should be encouraged to read German newspapers
and magazines to be able to draw their own conclusions according
to their abilities and maturity.
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Type
Form
Extent
101 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
11692
Additional Information
Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.
College of Education
Date Backup
1977
Date Text
1977
Date Issued (EDTF)
1977
Extension
FAU
FAU
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FADT11692
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monographic
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
Alker, Marietta Alice
Graduate College
Physical Description
101 p.
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Title Plain
CULTURAL DISTORTIONS AND BIASES IN LEVEL ONE AND TWO GERMAN TEXTBOOKS IN SELECTED FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES
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Origin Information
1977
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
CULTURAL DISTORTIONS AND BIASES IN LEVEL ONE AND TWO GERMAN TEXTBOOKS IN SELECTED FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES
Other Title Info
CULTURAL DISTORTIONS AND BIASES IN LEVEL ONE AND TWO GERMAN TEXTBOOKS IN SELECTED FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES