LECTURERS’ AND LEARNERS’ VIEWS ON CULTURE LEARNING IN EFL CONTEXT

Sulviana Sulviana

Abstract


In English Language Teaching, the undeniable connection between language and culture has consistently been a focal point of consideration from various viewpoints. This way, the point of this examination is to explore Lecturers' and students' views on culture learning in an EFL setting. The analyst in this investigation utilized the subjective examination. The scientist chose this exploration Universitas Islam Makassar that could be acceptable sources and add to the specialists' understanding. The subjects of this examination are three Lecturers and the thirty understudies. The information about Lecturers' and language students' perspectives on culture instructing/learning was gathered through the semi-organized meeting. In breaking down the personal information, the specialist utilized repetitive information examination. The discovering shows Lecturers and understudies indicated inclination for creating uplifting demeanor and resistance towards target culture. They additionally favored elevating affectability to various societies as well as for their way of life. Other than that, they supported broadening understudies' viewpoints through culture learning.


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Lecturers’ and Learners’ Views, Culture Learning & EFL Context

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