Barton
Levels of Culture
5. Way of life
4. Patterns for Living
Best focus for beginners
3. Literature and Fine Arts
2. Personal Refinement
1. Biological Growth
Teaching Culture in Spanish Education
Tools
Dance
Fine Arts
History
Holidays
Authentic Interaction
Literature
Current Events
Music
Movies
Food
Integrate into Curriculum
Combine with other concepts
Use authentic materials
Teaching time
Intentionally plan
currently about 10%
Bias
Avoid negative connotations
Avoid stereotypes
Teach Positively
Contextualizing
Connect to students' lives
Make it relevant
Make it meaningful
Defining Culture
"High" Culture
"Pop" culture
Change Students
Living in L2 communities
Behavior
Thinking