Perceptions and Practices in Language Teaching: A Survey of Experts in Literary and Cultural Studies
Publication Date
3-1-2021
Abstract
This study serves as a follow-up to VanPatten’s (2015a) demographic report including the makeup of many university language departments. The present study investigates what some literary and cultural studies experts self-report regarding their training in SLA/language pedagogy, term familiarity, perceptions of Communicative Language Teaching, and classroom practices. Participants included 38 university-level US Spanish and French professors with expertise in literary and cultural studies. Findings revealed a lack of familiarity with some SLA and language teaching constructs, feedback types, and the role of explicit grammar and mechanical drills. As such, we discuss the ramifications of these findings.
Recommended Citation
White, Justin P.; DeMil, Andrew J.; and Blattner, Geraldine
(2021)
"Perceptions and Practices in Language Teaching: A Survey of Experts in Literary and Cultural Studies,"
Dimensions: Vol. 56, Article 3.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/dimensions/vol56/iss1/3