Foreign Language Learning: The Role of Language, Culture, and Literacy

Foreign Language Learning: The Role of Language, Culture, and Literacy sheds light on the intricate and dynamic interplay between language learning, cultural understanding, and literacy development. Written by distinguished international contributors, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of key topics and innovative practices in foreign language education. Split into three sections, the intersectionality of language, culture, and literacy is brought to light in a holistic manner.

In the language section, the chapters delve into areas such as language awareness, technology-enhanced teaching and assessment as well as plurilingual testing. The culture section addresses the topics of identity, intercultural collaborative learning and autobiographical methods for fostering cultural understanding. Finally, in the literacy section, the contributors discuss the development of reading skills, digital literacies and feedback literacies. Altogether, the book combines theoretical reflections, empirical insights, innovative teaching practices and emerging technologies to create engaging and effective learning environments and will be useful to academics and practitioners alike.

This publication honors the intellectual curiosity and transformative pedagogy of Professor Dr. Claudia Finkbeiner as well as the enduring contributions she has made to the field. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and language enthusiasts, providing a holistic understanding of foreign language education in a globalized world.

Dr. Agnes Madeleine Olson is a postdoctoral researcher of Foreign Language Learning and Teaching Research and Intercultural Communication at the Department of English of the University of Kassel, Germany and teacher in the languages department of Ahnatal-Schule Vellmar, Germany.

Dr. Jennifer Schluer is Assistant Professor for TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)/Advanced Academic English at Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany.