迪亚兹(Adriana Raquel Diaz), is Associate Lecturer at the School of Languages and Linguistics, Griffith University, Australia. Her main research activities focus on the development of intercultural competence, the variables affecting the implementation of intercultural language curricula and teaching methodologies as well as teachers' journeys in the development of intercultural language learning pedagogies.
目录
Figures and Tables
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: The Theory/Practice Gap in Language and Culture Pedagogies in Higher Education
Stumbling Blocks to Bridging the Theory/Practice Gap
Introduction
Language and Culture Pedagogy: Facing Some Inconvenient Truths
Languages in the Higher Education Context: The State of Play in the International Scene
Conclusion
From Stumbling Blocks into Building Blocks
Building Blocks for Sustainable Pedagogical Innovation
Conceptualising a Framework for Sustainable Pedagogical Innovation
Conclusion
Part 2: Theory Versus Practice and the Realm of Possibility
Case Studies of Curricular Innovation
Introduction - Moving From Theory to Praxis Through Everyday Classroom Activities
The Italian Language Programme
The Chinese Language Programme
Conclusion
The Good, The Bad and The Feasible
Extrapolating Exemplars of Good Practice
Acknowledging Recurrent Limitations in the Framework's Building Blocks
Revisiting the Framework's Foundations
Conclusion
Part 3: Bridging the Gap Without Falling into the Precipice
Articulating the Feasible with Sustainable Innovation
Revisiting the Teacher's Role as Curriculum Innovator
Scaffolding Innovation Through Professional Development
Ensuring Sustainability Through Active Embedding of Innovation
Articulating Innovation and Sustainability with Current Demands in Higher Education
Conclusion
Conclusion: Prospects for a Field in Transition
Aims Revisited
Implications for Language and Culture Pedagogy
Implications for the HE Sector
Concluding Remarks
Appendix 1: Case Study A: Languaculture Workshop Presentation in Italian Culture Context Subject
Appendix 2: Case Study B: Italian Language Subject Sample Lesson Plan
Appendix 3: Case Study B: Languacuhure Workshop Presentation in Italian Language subject
Appendix 4: Case Study C: Chinese Language Subject
Appendix 5: Case Study D: Discovery Page
References
Index