Integrating Target Culture in EFL Classrooms

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions and classroom applications of the Turkish EFL instructors about integrating target culture in their classroom. A sample of eighty (N=80) EFL instructors working at state and private university language preparatory programs in Turkey participated in this study. The quantitative data were obtained through a questionnaire, and the qualitative data were collected from semi-structured interviews and stimulated recalls administered to the two groups of participants.The findings of the study revealed significant implications with respect to integrating target culture in an EFL classroom