Pop Culture in Language Education: Theory, Research, Practice

Pop Culture in Language Education provides an overview of how pop culture can inform language teaching and learning,with a focus on a diverse array of pop culture artifacts and their language. It establishes the study of pop culture and its language as a serious subfield within language education and applied linguistics and explores how it can be used to inform language education at various levels of proficiency and with various learner populations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Pop Culture in Language Education delves into the profound impact of incorporating pop culture into language teaching and learning. This comprehensive volume presents a cutting-edge overview of empirically informed, innovative research that addresses both theoretical considerations and practical implications. The book specifically focuses on harnessing a diverse array of pop culture artifacts, including pop and rap music, movies and TV series, comics and cartoons, fan fiction, and video games, to enhance language skills development. It establishes the study of pop culture and its language as a significant subfield within language education and applied linguistics, exploring how insights into pop culture, its linguistic aspects, and its non-linguistic affordances can inform language education at various proficiency levels and across diverse learner populations.

The book showcases a diverse range of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, including case studies that illustrate successful implementations of pop culture in language education both within and outside the classroom. By presenting these comprehensive findings, Pop Culture in Language Education appeals to a wide audience, including academics, researchers, students in language education, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics, as well as language teachers and materials developers.

In conclusion, Pop Culture in Language Education serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of language, culture, and communication. By providing a comprehensive examination of the latest research and practical applications, this book offers valuable insights into how pop culture can be leveraged to enhance language learning and teaching outcomes.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367644895