THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE LEARNING AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING

This thesis examines the interdependent relationship between language learning and cultural understanding within the field of applied linguistics. It explores how language functions as a carrier of culture and how cultural knowledge influences communicative competence. Drawing on sociolinguistic and intercultural communication theories, the study highlights the importance of integrating cultural instruction into language teaching. The paper discusses key concepts such as intercultural communicative competence, pragmatic awareness, and cultural identity, and analyzes their implications for classroom practice. Additionally, it considers the role of teachers and instructional materials in fostering cultural understanding among language learners. By synthesizing theoretical insights and pedagogical approaches, the thesis demonstrates that language learning without cultural understanding remains incomplete and limited in communicative effectiveness.

本论文聚焦应用语言学领域，探析语言学习与文化理解之间的相互依存关系。本研究探讨了语言作为文化载体的功能，以及文化知识如何影响交际能力。本研究借鉴社会语言学与跨文化交际理论，阐明将文化教学融入语言教学的重要意义。论文阐释了跨文化交际能力（intercultural communicative competence）、语用意识（pragmatic awareness）与文化认同（cultural identity）等核心概念，并剖析了这些概念对课堂教学实践的启示。此外，本研究还探讨了教师与教学材料在培养语言学习者文化理解能力方面的作用。通过整合理论洞见与教学方法，本论文论证：脱离文化理解的语言学习是不完整的，其交际效能也会受到局限。