Exposing colonial representations: analysis of portrayals of Indigenous culture in Taiwan’s language textbooks
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DOI: 10.1080/13613324.2018.1538123
Abstract: ABSTRACT Indigenous populations have historically been marginalized in the language curriculum in Taiwan. As education reform in the 1990s ensued, textbooks became democratized and aimed to include more local diverse cultures. However, the portrayal of… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; exposing colonial; language textbooks; indigenous culture ... See more keywords
Lexical Features of Reading Passages in English-language Textbooks for Vietnamese High-school Students: Do they Foster both Content and Vocabulary Gain?
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DOI: 10.1177/0033688219895045
Abstract: This study examined whether the reading passages in the new series of English-language textbooks for high-school students in Vietnam fostered reading comprehension and incidental vocabulary acquisi... read more here.
Keywords: reading passages; english language; high school; language textbooks ... See more keywords
A Critical Analysis of Cultural Representation in the Korean Language Textbooks Published in Korea and Used in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440251363295
Abstract: This research evaluates the representation of Korean cultural values and ideologies in Korean language textbooks published in Korea and utilised by Thai universities, as well as Thai students’ reactions to these portrayals. Through in-depth textual… read more here.
Keywords: language textbooks; analysis; cultural representation; culture ... See more keywords
A guide, cornerstone, and appetizer: An elicited metaphor analysis of Chinese university students’ perceptions of English language textbooks
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315292
Abstract: Existing research on EFL learners’ attitudes towards English language textbooks primarily investigates metaphors at the level of mental spaces, limiting insights into embodied cognition and experience. This study extends the analysis of metaphors to a… read more here.
Keywords: chinese university; language textbooks; english language; analysis ... See more keywords
Progress and stagnation: A comparative study of gender representation in Chinese language textbooks for junior high school between 2001 edition and 2023 edition
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0334398
Abstract: Gender bias in textbooks is a global problem. Gender development stands as a pivotal concern among junior high school students, underscoring the paramount importance of scrutinizing gender portrayals within textbooks. Chinese language textbooks, utilized by… read more here.
Keywords: junior high; language textbooks; edition; gender ... See more keywords
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE ELDERLY IN MALAYSIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL NATIONAL LANGUAGE TEXTBOOKS
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DOI: 10.22452/jati.vol29no2.6
Abstract: By 2030, Malaysia will become an 'aging society' according to the World Bank's criteria. The government bears the responsibility of effectively managing the demographic changes. This paper analyses how elderly characters are portrayed in Malaysian… read more here.
Keywords: language textbooks; national language; malaysian primary; primary school ... See more keywords
Beyond the Language: Arabic Language Textbooks in Arab–Palestinian Society as Tools for Developing Social–Emotional Skills
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DOI: 10.3390/educsci14101088
Abstract: Social–emotional learning (SEL) is recognized as an important component of the educational system, significantly impacting student success. This study aims to examine how Arabic language textbooks used in Arab elementary schools in Israel serve as… read more here.
Keywords: language textbooks; tools developing; arabic language; language ... See more keywords