intercultural dimension in language learning: some cases studies

This volume brings together studies which represent current perspectives on second language learning and teaching in relation to language and culture in intercultural contexts. The authors reflect on and analyse a variety of topics such as the significance of recognizing and valuing heritage speakers in intercultural contexts, the role of multimodal mediation strategies in language teaching materials, and the impact of intercultural variation on language assessment. Their contributions provide a unique lens through which we can view the intricate relationship between language and culture in second language settings where learners of different cultural backgrounds are involved. Overall, the chapters contribute to the ongoing scholarly discourse in the field of applied linguistics and language education in intercultural contexts.

Dr. Francisco J. Álvarez-Gil is an Associate Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specializing in English language and linguistics. His research focuses on specialized English, corpus linguistics, and language teaching at the tertiary level.

Dr. Elena Quintana-Toledo is an Associate Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Her research interests include English Language Teaching, English for Academic Purposes, English for Specifi c Purposes and pragmatics.

Dr. Margarita-Esther Sánchez-Cuervo is an Associate Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Her research is mainly devoted to the analysis of corpus linguistics, rhetorical argumentation, and women’s studies.