This text contains articles in English and Portuguese.
Dive into a captivating exploration of language and literature with this unique bilingual book! Delve into articles presented in both Portuguese and English, covering a range of subjects to ignite your curiosity. Educators will discover fresh ways to engage students with literature, while linguists will explore the fascinating world of metaphor. Aspiring journalists can gain a deeper understanding of journalistic theory, and everyone with a love for language will find something to savor. Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply a curious mind, this book offers a comprehensive journey. Each article is presented with depth and clarity, ensuring a rewarding experience for readers of all backgrounds. Embrace the richness of bilingual exploration and embark on a thought-provoking adventure. Let this book be your guide as you discover the power of ideas and the beauty of language, in both Portuguese and English.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Possibilities in Classroom Directed Literary Studies: Two Examples From Classical Literature to the Second Language Classroom
- Introduction
- Poetry in the Classroom
- Views on Education in Brazil and Abroad: From Brazilian Students' Perspective
- Meu Brasil Brasileiro: Identificação de Metáforas Conceptuais nos Discursos do Presidente Michel Temer Proferidos em Julho de 2017
- As relações semânticas e lexicias no discurso presidencial: o presente e o ausente, o evidente e o ambiguo
- Teoria das narrativas jornalísticas e Análise Crítica do Discurso: Duas teorias distintas em busca de um parâmetro para análise de textos jornalísticos
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book aims to explore the power of language through a collection of articles presented in both Portuguese and English. It covers a wide range of subjects, including literary analysis, metaphor in political discourse, journalistic theory, and semantic analysis.
- The role of literature in second language acquisition
- The use of metaphor in political rhetoric
- Theoretical foundations of journalistic writing
- Semantic analysis of language
- The value of bilingual exploration in academic discourse
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The Possibilities in Classroom Directed Literary Studies: Two Examples From Classical Literature to the Second Language Classroom This chapter argues for the inclusion of literary texts in second language classrooms, challenging common misconceptions about the difficulty and irrelevance of such materials. It explores the potential of using poems by Charles Simic for elementary and intermediate ESL/EFL learners and the ongoing research into using Tennessee Williams's play A Streetcar Named Desire for advanced learners.
- Views on Education in Brazil and Abroad: From Brazilian Students' Perspective This chapter focuses on the perspectives of Brazilian students regarding education in their own country and abroad.
- Meu Brasil Brasileiro: Identificação de Metáforas Conceptuais nos Discursos do Presidente Michel Temer Proferidos em Julho de 2017 This chapter analyzes the conceptual metaphors used in speeches by President Michel Temer in July 2017, exploring the construction of national identity through language.
- As relações semânticas e lexicias no discurso presidencial: o presente e o ausente, o evidente e o ambiguo This chapter examines the semantic and lexical relationships in presidential discourse, focusing on the interplay between the present and absent, the evident and ambiguous.
- Teoria das narrativas jornalísticas e Análise Crítica do Discurso: Duas teorias distintas em busca de um parâmetro para análise de textos jornalísticos This chapter explores the convergence of journalistic narrative theory and critical discourse analysis as tools for analyzing journalistic texts.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This book focuses on the power of language, encompassing key themes such as second language acquisition, literary analysis, metaphor, political discourse, journalistic theory, semantic analysis, and bilingual exploration. It highlights the value of using literature in education, analyzing the impact of language in political rhetoric, and understanding the theoretical foundations of journalistic writing. The book underscores the importance of multilingualism in fostering a deeper understanding of language and its diverse uses.
- Quote paper
- Camila Quevedo Oppelt (Author), 2024, The Power of Language. A Bilingual Exploration of Literature, Metaphor, Journalism and Semantics, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1471807
