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Are We Tolerant Enough to Read Each Other's Culture? Evidence from Three Different Social Contexts

Investigates the effect of cultural background of second-language-readers in different social contexts. Argues that cultural familiarity helps understanding more than the language of the text. Comprehension results are discussed in light of the role of multiculturalism and "melting-pot" policies in shaping minority students' social orientations. (DSK)

• Author/Creator: Abu-Rabia, Salim
• Date Published: Dec
• Journal/Secondary Title: Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology
• Number: 4
• Volume: 16
• Year: 1996

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: People: Students
• Subject: Intercultural Communication
• Subject: Second Language Instruction
• Subject: Second Language Learning

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