Abstract
Textbooks can change, shape, and affect the formation of identity of those who learn the target language rather than teaching the language. In this study, the textbooks determined by the Ministry of National Education and used for English lessons in public high schools were analyzed with the content analysis method in terms of national identity and global identity elements. The study included textbooks and workbooks used in state high schools’ all grades. The data show that the books used as a textbook in public high schools, except 10th grade contain global identity elements more than national identity elements. Another important finding is that the 10th grade English textbook includes elements of national identity more than global identity elements. The results of the current study show that the textbooks prepare language learners for a global identity but also help them create a national identity in state high school, Turkey.
Highlights
Textbooks can change, shape, and affect the formation of identity of those who learn the target language rather than teaching the language
The results of the current study show that the textbooks prepare language learners for a global identity and help them create a national identity in state high school, Turkey
The following table presents the distribution of written and visual contents related to national and global identity perspectives in high school preparatory class textbooks: Table 1 shows that the English textbook of high school preparatory class contains mostly written and visual elements related to global identity with a rate of 66% (f = 184)
Summary
Written and visual materials can be used when direct observation and interviewing are not possible. In this context, document research can be used as a model. The current study as document research was conducted on the textbooks, approved by the Ministry of Education, used at state high schools between the years 2018-2020, Turkey. High School Preparatory Class English Textbook (MEB, 2019a): Total 143 pages 2. High School 10th Grade Course Book (Karatas, 2018): pages in total 4. High School 11th Grade Course Book (MEB, 2019c): Total 168 pages 5. High School 12th Class Textbook (MEB, 2019d): Total pages. Some codes are not included in the research due to non-compatibility. The results obtained are shown in frequency (f) and percentage (%)
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