CULTURAL IDENTITY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: A COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP
Keywords:
Keywords: Cultural identity, English language acquisition, bilingualism, multiculturalism, self-perception, intercultural communication, language learning.Abstract
Annotation: This article explores the intersection of cultural identity and
English language acquisition, examining how learning a new language can impact an
individual's sense of self and cultural affiliation. The process of learning English,
particularly in multicultural societies, involves a negotiation of cultural values,
identity, and self-perception. This article addresses how cultural identity can both
support and challenge the process of acquiring English, and how educators can support
students in maintaining cultural connections while achieving language fluency.
Insights from intercultural communication and sociolinguistic theory support the
analysis.
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