Language Learning in Academic Museums: New Paradigms for Cultural Study, Language Acquisition, and Campus Engagement

This book provides a resource guide for college and university professors of foreign language and academic museum educators collaborating to develop new pedagogical approaches to teaching foreign language with and through objects in the academic museum. Academic museums are uniquely positioned to facilitate learning experiences in interdisciplinary thinking, collaboration, intercultural competency, and global citizenship, making them an essential platform for higher education institutions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This comprehensive book serves as a valuable resource for college and university professors of foreign language, as well as academic museum educators, who are working together to develop innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching foreign languages with and through objects in academic museums. In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, institutions are placing a strong emphasis on equipping students with the skills necessary to thrive in a global and interconnected world. These skills include interdisciplinary thinking, collaboration, intercultural competency, and global citizenship. Academic museums, with their unique blend of educational and cultural resources, offer an ideal platform for facilitating learning experiences that align with these educational goals.

The book is organized into several chapters, each dedicated to a specific aspect of teaching foreign languages with and through objects in academic museums. The chapters cover topics such as the theoretical foundations of object-based learning, the selection and use of objects as teaching materials, the development of language skills through object-based activities, and the integration of technology to enhance learning experiences.

Throughout the book, case studies and analyses are provided to illustrate the practical applications of these pedagogical approaches. These case studies showcase successful collaborations between foreign language professors and academic museum educators, as well as the impact that these partnerships have had on student learning outcomes.

By leveraging the strengths of both foreign language and academic museum education, this book provides a roadmap for developing new and effective pedagogical strategies that can enhance the learning experiences of students and promote intercultural understanding. Whether you are a professor of foreign language or an academic museum educator, this book will be an invaluable resource for you as you work to create engaging and effective learning environments for your students.

Weight: 263g
Dimension: 225 x 154 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475869736