A Bibliometric Analysis of the Role of Culture in English Language Teaching from 2014 to 2024

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 22 Sayı: 2, 660 - 687, 07.08.2025

Ayşe Nesil Demir , Senem Zaimoğlu

Öz

The aim of this study is to analyze the role of culture in English language teaching (ELT) through a bibliometric analysis of scholarly publications indexed in Web of Science (WOS) from 2014–2024. While extensive research has explored cultural dimensions in ELT, significant gaps remain, particularly concerning the underrepresentation of marginalized communities and regions. To adress this gap, this study provides a comprehensive overview of cultural integration trends in ELT research. To achieve this, the study utilizes VOSviewer program to visualize research trends through keywords, authors, sources, and countries, while descriptive analysis explores publication patterns by year, country, and institution. The findings indicate that 2024 was the most productive year with 149 publications, underscoring the growing prominence of cultural integration in ELT research. Key contributors include the United States, China, and European countries, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations. Building on these insights, the study identifies influential authors such as Michael Byram and Claire Kramsch, whose contributions have been pivotal in advancing intercultural competence and cultural dimensions within ELT. Furthermore, co-citation and co-occurrence analyses highlight dominant concepts such as “culture,” “intercultural competence,” and “critical thinking,” emphasizing ELT’s multifaceted nature across educational, psychological, and technological domains. In light of these findings, the study underscores the need for a more inclusive research agenda to foster equitable and culturally responsive practices in ELT. By addressing these gaps, this study provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers, stressing the importance of integrating cultural awareness into pedagogy to promote inclusive and globally relevant education.

Anahtar Kelimeler

culture , English language teaching , bibliometric analysis

Etik Beyan

In this study, we declare that the rules stated in the "Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive" are complied with and that we do not take any of the actions based on "Actions Against Scientific Research and Publication Ethics". At the same time, we declare that there is no conflict of interest between the authors, which all authors contribute to the study, and that all the responsibility belongs to the article authors in case of all ethical violations. As the corresponding author of the article titled “Exploring the Role of Culture in ELT: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis”, we have complied with scientific and ethical rules in this study, the data of which were obtained from the publications indexed in Web of Science (WOS). Since the data for the bibliometric analysis in the study were collected with a document analysis from open access and published studies, no research ethics committee approval was obtained.

İngilizce Öğretiminde Kültürün Rolünü Araştırmak: Kapsamlı Bir Bibliyometrik Analiz

Öz

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 2014-2024 yılları arasında Web of Science (WOS) veri tabanında dizinlenmiş akademik yayınların bibliyometrik analizini yaparak İngilizce Dil Öğretimi (İDÖ)'nde kültürün rolünü incelemektir. İDÖ alanında kültürel boyutlar üzerine kapsamlı araştırmalar yapılmış olsa da, özellikle dezavantajlı topluluklar ve bölgelerin yeterince temsil edilmediği önemli boşluklar bulunmaktadır. Bu boşluğu gidermek amacıyla, çalışma İDÖ araştırmalarındaki kültürel entegrasyon eğilimlerine kapsamlı bir bakış sunmaktadır. Bu amaca ulaşmak için çalışma, araştırma eğilimlerini anahtar kelimeler, yazarlar, kaynaklar ve ülkeler üzerinden görselleştirmek amacıyla VOSviewer programını kullanmaktadır. Ayrıca betimsel analiz yöntemiyle yayınların yıl, ülke ve kurum bazındaki dağılımları incelenmektedir. Bulgular, 2024 yılının 149 yayınla en verimli yıl olduğunu ortaya koymuş ve bu durum İDÖ araştırmalarında kültürel entegrasyonun artan önemini gözler önüne sermiştir. Çalışmaya en fazla katkı sağlayan ülkeler arasında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, Çin ve çeşitli Avrupa ülkeleri yer almakta olup bu durum disiplinlerarası iş birliğinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bu bulgulara dayanarak, çalışma, İDÖ'de kültürlerarası yeterlilik ve kültürel boyutların gelişiminde Michael Byram ve Claire Kramsch gibi etkili yazarların öncü rollerini ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, eş-atıf ve eş-oluşum analizleri, “kültür”, “kültürlerarası yeterlilik” ve “eleştirel düşünme” gibi baskın kavramları vurgulayarak İDÖ’nün eğitim, psikoloji ve teknoloji gibi çok yönlü alanlardaki yerini gözler önüne sermektedir. Bu bulgular ışığında, çalışma İDÖ'de daha kapsayıcı bir araştırma gündeminin gerekliliğini vurgulayarak eşitlikçi ve kültürel açıdan duyarlı uygulamaların teşvik edilmesine dikkat çekmektedir. Bu boşlukların ele alınmasıyla birlikte bu çalışma, eğitimciler, politika yapıcılar ve araştırmacılar için değerli içgörüler sunmakta ve kapsayıcı, küresel açıdan geçerli bir eğitim anlayışının yaygınlaştırılması için kültürel farkındalığın pedagojik uygulamalara entegre edilmesinin önemini ortaya koymaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

kültür , İngiliz dili eğitimi , biliyometrik analiz

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