#2034

Sociopolitical Issues in Language Instruction General On Demand Poster Session

Cultural Representation Analysis in Foreign Language Activities Textbooks

Pre-recorded Video
Time not set

This study analyzed the current Foreign Language Activities textbooks copyrighted by MEXT and examined how they aim to equip students with communication skills in a response to globalizing society, with particular emphasis on foreign cultural representation. This study employed Yuen’s (2011) model to analyze the textbooks. It was found that a disproportionate number of non-Japanese countries and areas were represented, and the unbalanced cultural aspect representations were seen in the textbooks.