International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology, 2021, 3(5); doi: 10.25236/IJFS.2021.030518.
Yan Gao
School of Foreign Languages, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China, 313000
In the era of economic globalization and cultural diversity, cultural differences are everywhere, and the most important difference between different cultures is the difference of values, and the most important conflict between different cultures is the conflict of values. Cultural differences have a direct impact on our middle school English teaching. This paper introduces the basic connotation of Hofstede's cultural dimension theory, analyzes the current situation and existing problems of western cultural education in China, and puts forward effective ways and methods to improve western cultural education. Hofstede's cultural dimension theory is used to analyze the differences of cultural values between target countries and to reduce and avoid the barrier effect caused by cultural differences, which can provide reference for the current Western cultural education in China.
Hofstede; cultural dimension, English teaching, cultural education, cultural confidence
Yan Gao. The Application of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension Theory to Middle School English Teaching. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2021), Vol. 3, Issue 5: 100-104. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2021.030518.
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