외국문화 해득과 영어교육

Abstract

In the past, humanists have viewed language as an intellectual discipline. Today language has been redefined as an integral part of the culture with which it is connected. In an anthropological sense, the term "culture" refers to the behavioral patterns or lifestyles of a people. A knowledge of the codes of behavior of another people is important if today's English language student is to communicate fully in the target language. Therefore, the study of culture should be undertaken from the earliest day of English language instruction. This article discusses the necessity of cultural literacy in English teaching.