Prefeitura 2017 — Questão 39 · Língua Inglesa - Compreensão e Interpretação de Texto

“Norton (2006) argues that identity is a socioculturally constructed notion as it indicates the way an individual understands his or her relationship with the world, in time and space, and in terms of future possibilities. Therefore, when learners have diverse linguistic and other backgrounds, they are likely to have different views (and beliefs) about how to learn a foreign language, which is thus linked to their identities. This means that the learner’s profile should be matched to the materials and teaching methods as these are two fundamental elements in language learning that help both to recognize learners’ needs (Rajagopalan, 2005.) and respect their identity. On the other hand, the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marks especially free trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets.”

(Available: http://www.nssa.us/journals/2007-28-2/2007-28-2-08.htm.)

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