Second Language Learning and Cultural Acquisition

Various issues that can be studied under cultural competence are found in numerous disciplines, but it seems that each discipline, be it semiotics, ethnic studies or literature, works on its own. As such, a comprehensive approach encompassing different aspects of culture may be in order when examining cultural competence. This volume focuses on the interaction of cultural influences on language teaching and learning. More specifically, it investigates how the implementation of better cultural understanding in language teaching and learning can be achieved. The book also serves to shed light on the fact that cultural differences can be a hindrance for learners with good linguistic competence seeking to reach native-like competence. Offering an ideal platform to address what potential benefits a fresh approach can bring to the field of linguistics, as well as applied linguistics, the volume provides an opportunity for scholars and language teachers alike to understand the importance of cultural influences in language acquisition, pointing to a new direction in language teaching and learning.