Simple: International Journal of English Education
Vol 2, No 2 (2024): SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education

CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH PROVERBS: DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Rejeki, Sri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2024

Abstract

AbstractProverbs serve as powerful linguistic and cultural tools, encapsulating collective wisdom, values, and beliefs. This study investigates their potential impact on English language learners' cultural awareness and cross-cultural understanding. By analyzing proverbs, students gain insights into cultural differences and similarities. Proverbs serve as gateways to cultural understanding, bridging language learning and intercultural competence. The study employs qualitative methods.  Specifically, it explores the following questions: (1) Can Proverbs Enhance Cultural Awareness? (2) Indonesian Proverbs and Cultural Values. This research highlights the importance of thoughtful integration of proverbs in language teaching to foster cultural awareness among English language learners.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

simple

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Subject

Education

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SIMPLE: International Journal of English Education is a national journal of OJS published by Graduate Program of English Education, the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at University of Muria Kudus (UMK) dedicated to publishing high-quality research and non-research articles in the field of ...