Cultural knowledge is a key factor in the acquisition of a foreign language. This paper focuses on the development and advancement of intercultural competences of learners through literature. The main focus lies on the possibility of a change of perspective which can be stimulated by literary texts and is of great importance for the school and extracurricular context. For this purpose, a theoretical part is given in which definitions and explanations regarding intercultural competencies, literature in class, and a combination of these two approaches are given. In the second part of the thesis, a practical implementation of the theoretical knowledge will be presented. This will be done by preparing a lesson plan and presenting didactical considerations. In addition, learning objectives are formulated and indicators are determined. The lesson plan is intended to show exemplarily how intercultural competencies can be taught through literary texts. For this purpose, the lesson plan is based on the novel "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Intercultural Competences
- Importance of Intercultural Competences in Foreign Language Teaching
- Teaching Intercultural Competences: Guidelines for Effective Teaching and Teaching Objectives
- Literature in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Classroom
- Relevance of Teaching Literature in EFL
- Literary Communicative Competences: Teaching and Learning Aims
- Teaching Literature
- Principles of Text Choice
- The Role of the Teacher
- Methods of Teaching Literature
- Intercultural Competences through Literature
- Reasons for Teaching Intercultural Competences through Literature
- Aims of Intercultural and Literature-oriented Teaching
- Lesson Plan: Practical Example on “The Hate U Give\" by Angie Thomas
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to demonstrate how and whether intercultural competence can be effectively taught through literature in English as a foreign language. It focuses on using literary texts to stimulate a change of perspective, which is crucial for both academic and extracurricular settings. The paper argues that intercultural competence is a vital component of foreign language learning, especially in a diverse society.
- Importance of intercultural competence in foreign language teaching
- Methods and guidelines for teaching intercultural competence
- Role of literature in developing intercultural skills
- Practical application of teaching intercultural competence through literature
- Analysis of a specific novel ("The Hate U Give") to illustrate the approach
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of intercultural competence and its growing importance in a multicultural world. It highlights the role of literature in promoting intercultural understanding and sets the stage for the paper's main argument.
- Intercultural Competences: This chapter defines intercultural competence and explains its significance in foreign language teaching. It explores different aspects of cultural knowledge, including the iceberg analogy of culture, and provides guidelines for teaching intercultural competence effectively.
- Literature in the EFL Classroom: This chapter examines the relevance of teaching literature in English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms. It discusses the aims of teaching literature, including the development of literary communicative competence, and explores key principles of text selection, the role of the teacher, and different teaching methods.
- Intercultural Competences through Literature: This chapter delves into the specific relationship between intercultural competence and literature. It explores the reasons for integrating literature into intercultural teaching and outlines the aims of a combined approach that fosters both literary and intercultural understanding.
- Lesson Plan: Practical Example on "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas: This chapter presents a detailed lesson plan that demonstrates how to teach intercultural competence through the novel "The Hate U Give." It includes content considerations, methodological approaches, and learning objectives for the lesson.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords of this paper include intercultural competence, foreign language teaching, literature, perspective change, cultural awareness, "The Hate U Give," and lesson plan. The paper focuses on the theoretical framework and practical application of using literature to develop intercultural skills in English language learners.
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- Jana Held (Autor), 2020, Developing Intercutural Competences Through Literature. Theory and Practice, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/983925
