Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1977

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Abstract

Various cultural distortions and biases are present in German language textbooks and they could influence the student's conception of the target language and culture. Current first and second level German language textbooks used in high schools, community colleges, and universities in Florida were studied. The results showed that most cultural distortions involve bisexual and anti-artistic biases. Compared to older German language textbooks, today's materials manifest less bias and contain a greater variety of cultural selections. Since cultural distortions and biases could hinder the teacher's attempt to introduce the student to a well-rounded understanding of the German language and culture, several techniques could be applied to compensate for biases: 1. The teacher should call the student's attention to the generalizations and stereotyping found in the books. 2. The teacher should design his or her own material to be devoid of chauvinism. 3. Students should be encouraged to read German newspapers and magazines to be able to draw their own conclusions according to their abilities and maturity.

Extent

101 p.

Comments

Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.|College of Education|Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.

Identifier

FADT11692

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