Title: Perceptions and misperceptions of Canadian realia among Slovak students of English
Variant title:
- Perceptions et perceptions erronées de realia canadien chez les étudiants slovaques d'anglais
Source document: The Central European journal of Canadian studies. 2023, vol. 18, iss. [1], pp. 63-76
Extent
63-76
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ISSN1213-7715 (print)2336-4556 (online ; pdf)
Stable URL (handle): https://hdl.handle.net/11222.digilib/digilib.80124
Type: Article
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Abstract(s)
This article explores Slovak university students' perceptions of Canada. The study, involving 108 future teachers of English, analyses responses gathered over two academic years through a questionnaire. Findings reveal moderate knowledge of Canada's geography, challenges in political and economic understanding, and idealized views. The study also emphasizes the importance of cultural studies in foreign language education, providing valuable insights for the development of Canadian Studies in Slovakia.
Cet article explore les perceptions des étudiants universitaires slovaques au Canada. L'étude, impliquant 108 futurs enseignants d'anglais, analyse les réponses recueillies pendant deux années académiques à travers un questionnaire. Les résultats révèlent une connaissance moyenne de la géographie du Canada, des difficultés dans la compréhension politique et économique, ainsi que des visions idéalisées. L'étude souligne l'importance des études culturelles dans l'enseignement des langues étrangères, fournissant des perspectives pour le développement des études canadiennes en Slovaquie.
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