This study tested whether priming of cultural symbols activates cultural behavioral scripts and thus the corresponding behaviors, and also whether the behaviors activated are context-specific. Specifically, to activate the cultural knowledge of Chinese-American bicultural participants, we primed them with Chinese cultural icons or American cultural icons. In the control condition, we showed the...

The translation of references specific to a given source culture has long been prominent, and often problematic aspect practice research. In indirect translation, or the already translated material, linguistic cultural differences accumulate, meaning that omission (CRs) culture-specific items (CSIs) might be generally expected outcome. Yet before such hypotheses can tested, research methods are...

As English continues to assert its dominance as a global language, the incorporation of cultural context into Language Teaching (ELT) emerges paramount consideration. This literature review synthesizes scholarly work investigate multifaceted relationship between and ELT. Methodologically, this study involved an extensive empirical theoretical published in past five years. The analytical categor...