A multimedia material for effective transcultural learning.
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The aim of this paper is to present the results of a research, which analyzed the characteristics of a multimedia material that could actually be related to transcultural learning for level 7 students at the Language Institute, Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla, Colombia). A qualitative approach with a case study design (level 7 of English in the undergraduate program) was used to accomplish the objectives of the research. The techniques utilized were class observations, surveys and interviews to students and professors, and document analysis.
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