ANALYSIS OF ELEMENTS OF CULTURE IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEXTBOOK PIONEER
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This paper deals with the analysis of elements of Anglophone, domestic (local) and international culture in the textbook for English language learning, Pioneer B2, MM Publications (2015). Topics such as art, music, history, literature, customs, geography, sports and leisure activites are divided into one of three categories in the process of content analysis: Anglophone, domestic or international culture, which are further interpreted in the light of surface or deep culture. An advantage of the textbook is a wide range of contemporary topics and intercultural contents, which contribute to strengthening the intercultural competence of students; the presence of elements of deep culture of other nations encourages the development of global awareness. The disadvantage of this textbook is reflected in the absence of authentic materials and elements of deep and surface target culture, which deprives students of original language materials that they will need in further educational and professional engagement.
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