Gender Representation in Foreign Language Textbooks: A Case Study of Textbooks of Russian
1998; Wiley; Volume: 82; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/329210
ISSN1540-4781
Autores Tópico(s)Second Language Learning and Teaching
ResumoThe Modern Language JournalVolume 82, Issue 2 p. 217-236 Gender Representation in Foreign Language Textbooks: A Case Study of Textbooks of Russian BENJAMIN RIFKIN, BENJAMIN RIFKIN Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures University of Wisconsin-Madison 1432 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author BENJAMIN RIFKIN, BENJAMIN RIFKIN Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures University of Wisconsin-Madison 1432 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 20 October 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4781.1998.tb01195.xCitations: 25AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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