Foreign-Language Learning Approaches as Metaphor.

Herron, Carol

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Publication Date: 1982

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Foreign-Language Learning Approaches as Metaphor.

Herron, Carol

Modern Language Journal, v66 n3 p235-42 Fall 1982

Defines two metaphors taken from curriculum theories in general: the mind-body metaphor and the production metaphor. Relates each to several approaches of learning a foreign language. Concludes with some observations concerning the functioning of metaphor as it relates to contemporary foreign language teaching approaches. (EKN)

Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Grammar Translation Method, Language Acquisition, Metaphors, Notional Functional Syllabi, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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