Abstract:

There is a strong claim that culture learning affects students' linguistic ability positively in foreign language learning. Others claim that culture can be used as an instrument in the process of communication. This study hopes to expand previous understandings by analyzing the attitudes of Turkish students studying at the department of English Language and Literature towards cultural aspects in language teaching and learning. The data were collected through a Likert type questionnaire in which all participants were asked questions to respond with the purpose of finding the importance of cultural aspects in language. The analysis of the data showed that culture and language in foreign language learning/teaching is also inseparable for Turkish participants but the courses and teachers do not serve enough exposure to the target culture

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