Embedding Critical Thinking in International Studies Language Programs

Autor:	Ahmed, H.I.A.A., Urrea C.
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	Target culture Critical thinking Critical thinking skills International studies Computer science Component (UML) ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION Mathematics education Language education Embedding Task (project management)
Zdroj:	Proceedings of the MIT LINC 2019 Conference Proceedings of the MIT LINC 2019 Conference, 1-11. EasyChair STARTPAGE=1;ENDPAGE=11;TITLE=Proceedings of the MIT LINC 2019 Conference
ISSN:	2516-2306
DOI:	10.29007/j4dd
Popis:	In the language component of International Studies BA programs, students do not attain proficiency levels high enough to enable them to develop their critical thinking skills in dealing with texts from the target culture(s). This is especially true for the so- called Less-Commonly Taught Languages. Designing the final course in the language sequence as a 'Language in Practice' course addresses this issue through Task-Based Language Teaching. Abandoning proficiency goal for higher performance goals, and focusing on only a subset of language modes of communication enables integrating critical thinking skills in specific relevant contexts. Maintaining only relevant aspects of Task-Based Language Teaching and allowing others to be carried out in English rather than the target language can preserve task authenticity, and allow for more in- depth development of critical thinking skills using texts from the target cultures.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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