Culture in the Language Classroom
EDUC-40756
It is important for students learning a new language to understand the culture connected to the language. This class will help participants develop instructional strategies and practical tools for integrating culture into a language curriculum. A definition of culture is followed by an in-depth view of American culture in particular, focusing on what are considered typical, mainstream American values. Cultural differences in the classroom will also be examined and suggestions will be provided for handling a variety of cross-cultural issues.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom 2nd
by DeCapua, A. and Wintergerst, A.
ISBN / ASIN: 9780472036417
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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- No refunds after: 8/5/2025
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Instructor: Dale Pluciennik, M.A.
Single Subject Teacher Credential: BCLAD (Spanish), Social Science, English, Spanish, Foundational Math
Dale Pluciennik received a master's degree in history with an emphasis in colonial Latin America, North America and European imperialism from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society and has researched and studied world history from ancient to modern times. This research has included extensive primary and secondary source material. He has lead lecture discussions in history at the graduate level as well as taught from K-12 as a substitute teacher for the Ramona Unified School District. He has a California BCLAD clear credential (Spanish) with authorizations to teach social science, English, Spanish and foundational math. He has a background in the studies of all of world history and has taught SDAIE history course with ELLs from all over the world. He currently teaches at San Marcos High School.
