INTEGRATION OF CULTURAL ELEMENTS IN THE INSTRUCTION OF ROMANIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: STRATEGIES AND METHODS
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This paper explores the integration of cultural elements in the instruction of Romanian as a foreign language, emphasizing the interplay between language, culture, and intercultural competence. Drawing on prior empirical research and a comparative analysis of Romanian language textbooks, the study reveals significant deficiencies in the representation of cultural content and the predominance of textual over multimodal cultural forms. Findings indicate that teachers frequently serve as the primary mediators of cultural knowledge, compensating for the lack of comprehensive cultural materials. The paper argues that authentic cultural content, particularly artistic, folkloric, and musical dimensions, must be systematically integrated into Romanian language teaching through innovative, multimodal, and student-centered approaches to foster intercultural awareness and communicative competence.
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