Social Networking　Approach (SNA) for Learning Language and Culture: Connecting Classrooms and the World

This study outlined differences between traditional language-teaching methods and the Social Networking Approach (SNA) (Tohsaku, 2013). SNA is a teaching framework of language and culture. It encourages students to form connections with people and society, through which they improve communication skills and cultural awareness in real-life situations. SNA also suggests that students should engage in collaborative tasks that stimulate their problem-solving skills, autonomy, and life-long learning. The study argued that shifting the goals, styles, and places of language teaching would be necessary in order to raise learners who can actively participate in a globalized society. SNA will play a pivotal role in such a transition of language teaching and contribute to the formation of ties between people and society.