Unit 11: Ethics of Cultural Representation in Language Teaching
Conditions d’achèvement
This
unit explores the ethical responsibilities involved in representing cultures
within the language classroom. It examines the risks of stereotyping, cultural
appropriation, and colonial bias in teaching materials and practices, while
encouraging teachers to foster respectful and accurate intercultural dialogue.
The unit promotes inclusive pedagogy by highlighting strategies for
decolonising curricula, engaging learners critically with cultural content, and
amplifying underrepresented voices. By the end of this unit, students will be
able to recognize ethical dilemmas in cultural representation and develop
practices that support empathy, diversity, and fairness in language education.
6. Strategies for Ethical Intercultural Communication Teaching
Ethical intercultural
teaching requires: ·
Promoting
dialogue over judgment. ·
Encouraging self-awareness
in learners. ·
Using authentic materials
from multiple cultures. ·
Teaching intercultural
communicative competence (Byram, 1997). 💡 Practical ideas: ·
Invite guest speakers from diverse
backgrounds. ·
Use media that represent
underrepresented voices. ·
Design tasks that explore cultural
similarities and differences respectfully.
