LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching
Vol 26, No 2 (2023): October 2023

ECOLINGUISTICS AND THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE

Jasper Roe (James Cook University (Singapore Campus), Singapore)
Zhu Chenghao (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)
Chau Meng Huat (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)
Guo Qingli (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)
George Jacobs (Universiti Malaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Oct 2023

Abstract

Most ecolinguistic analysis is conducted with texts produced for the general public. This article explores the use of ecolinguistics in the education of young people. The analysis focuses on young people’s media, specifically focusing on films. Two children’s movies (The Lorax and Back to the Outback) are analyzed using the ecolinguistic concept of stories we live by and the ecojustice concept of intersectionality. This analysis is undertaken to explicate these concepts in the hope that others will employ these same concepts to analyze other texts. These example analyses are explained about classroom practice and generating “noticing” as a learning outcome. Finally, five further techniques for involving students and others in ecolinguistic and ecojustice analysis are described. This article gives important insight into practical tools that can benefit teachers and students in the classroom. Additionally, children’s films and other media developed for children and youths may also be useful for the enjoyment and education of adults.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

LLT

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching, to be published twice a year, namely in April and October, is a scientific peer-reviewed journal published by the English Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. The ...