Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2023

Department

Classical and Modern Languages

Abstract

Textbooks have been a staple in many world language (WL) programs for decades. But how do current higher education efforts to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning spaces affect the use of commercial textbooks in WL classes? This report presents how a small German program at a large metropolitan university in the Southern United States redeveloped its program goals and materials to create engaging communities, address matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and adjust program practices based on constant evaluation. In doing so, it reflects on how textbooks have (not) been able to contribute to these objectives. Implications speak to curriculum development, instructional practices and policies, as well as student recruitment, and retention.

Comments

Copyright © 2023 Rothe & Gabbard

Original Publication Information

Rothe, L., & Gabbard, J. (2023). Creating diverse and engaging world language communities with(out) textbooks. Second Language Research & Practice, 4(1), 128–140. https://hdl.handle.net/10125/69883

ORCID

0000-0002-4777-9467

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