Publication Date
3-1-2018
Abstract
This chapter bridges theories of social justice (e.g., Osborn, 2006) and intercultural citizenship (e.g. Byram, 2008) to classroom practices in an introductory German course at a research university. By interpreting a fairy tale [Cinderella], 16 university students reflected on issues of gender roles and (in)equality both in historical and current contexts. Several activities in a 75-minute online session are described. In this brief intervention, students demonstrated the ability to contemplate complex, real-life issues such as gender roles and stereotypes using the target language.
Recommended Citation
Meredith, Britta; Geyer, Mareike; and Wagner, Manuela
(2018)
"Social Justice in Beginning Language Instruction: Interpreting Fairy Tales,"
Dimensions: Vol. 53, Article 5.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/dimensions/vol53/iss1/5