Zum Stellenwert von Sprach- und Kulturmittlung im Fremdsprachenunterricht: Mit Beispielen aus aktuellen DaF-Lehrwerken
On the importance of language and culture mediation in foreign language teaching: With examples from current DaF textbooks

Author(s): Lara Hedžić
Subject(s): Education, Foreign languages learning, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Pedagogy
Published by: Društvo germanista u Bosni i Hercegovini (DGuBiH) / Germanistenverband in Bosnien-Herzegowina (GViBH)
Keywords: foreign language teaching; German; DaF textbooks; language and culture mediation;
Summary/Abstract: This article defines the concept of mediation and its relevance for foreign language teaching. In that context, the role of the mother tongue (first language) and translation will also be interpreted within the historic context. Relevant arguments for and against the implementation of mediation in the teaching process will also be discussed. This will be followed by descriptions of central manifestations of mediation and various mediation activities and strategies, particularly those from the new CEFR Companion volume. Finally, by using examples from the contemporary German Language Textbooks, we will illustrate the current realisation of mediation within these resources. The paper finishes off by offering several methodical-didactic suggestions.

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