In the elementary or beginning level courses, the goals for culture should be more of comprehension and familiarity. As students enter into more advanced courses, they need to be encouraged to become more perceptive in the similarities and differences among their group to that of other cultures. However, it is important that instructors maintain a level of separation. They are to acquaint students with the culture, not indoctrinate with their personal judgments and opinions. But also, they should keep in mind the attitudes of the community in which they work.
Instructors wish to open the minds of others through cultural learning.
Yet some communities can be very closed minded and instructors will need to be aware of their situation. There are several ways an instructor can present culture to a class. The possibilities are truly endless. With imagination, culture can become a routine aspect of the classroom which will in turn motivate students to study more.