Login / Register Submit Your Article
Journal Article

Narrative Theory and its Application in Language Teaching

by John Anderson 1,*
1
John Anderson
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
FLCS  2021 3(2):23; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20211017
Received: 19 August 2021 / Accepted: 21 September 2021 / Published Online: 17 October 2021
View Full-Text
Download PDF

Abstract

The paper explores the application of narrative theory in the field of language teaching. Narrative theory posits that human communication is inherently narrative, where stories and storytelling serve as fundamental components of language structure and meaning-making. By integrating narrative theory into language teaching practices, educators can create more engaging and effective learning environments. This abstract discusses the foundational concepts of narrative theory, its relevance to language learning, and the innovative methods by which it can enhance pedagogical approaches. It examines specific techniques, such as storytelling, narrative analysis, and the incorporation of multi-modal narratives, which can be employed to foster critical thinking, improve vocabulary retention, and enhance language proficiency. The paper concludes with a reflection on the potential challenges and benefits of incorporating narrative theory into language teaching curricula, emphasizing the importance of continuous professional development for educators to adapt to this evolving pedagogy.

Keywords: Narrative Theory, Language Teaching, Storytelling, Pedagogical Techniques, Critical Thinking.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Anderson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

Share and Cite

ACS Style
Anderson, J. Narrative Theory and its Application in Language Teaching. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2021, 3, 23. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20211017
AMA Style
Anderson J. Narrative Theory and its Application in Language Teaching. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2021, 3(2):23. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20211017
Chicago/Turabian Style
Anderson, John 2021. "Narrative Theory and its Application in Language Teaching" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 3, no.2:23. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20211017
APA style
Anderson, J. (2021). Narrative Theory and its Application in Language Teaching. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 3(2), 23. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20211017

Article Metrics

Article Access Statistics

References

  1. Burbules, N. C., & Callister, T. A. (2000). Watch IT: The Risks and Promises of Information Technologies for Education. Westview Press.
  2. Chatman, S. (1978). Coming to Terms: The Rhetorical Uses of Narrativity in Fiction and Film. University of Chicago Press.
  3. Prince, G. (2004).Narrative as Virtual Reality. University of Chicago Press.
  4. Holt, C. (2002). Storyworlds: Narrative and Event Structure. University of Sussex Press.
  5. Mossop, B. (2002). Narrative and the Language Curriculum: A Framework for Language Teachers. Language Learning Journal, 30(2), 115-130.
  6. Preiser, W. F. (2012). Narrative Analysis in Language Education. Routledge.
  7. Bakhtin, M. M. (1981). The Dialogic Imagination: Four Essays by M. M. Bakhtin. Texas Tech University Press.
  8. Hartley, J. (2002). Storytelling in the Digital Age: Computer-Mediated Communication, Ecological Design, and Critical Pedagogy. Hampton Press.
  9. Savignon, S. J. (2000). Communicative Language Teaching and Beyond. Cambridge University Press.
  10. Warschauer, M., & Heine, C. (2000). Technology and Second Language Learning. Cambridge University Press.
  11. Medgyes, P. (2000). Technology and Language Teacher Education. Language Teaching, 33(3), 207-223.
  12. Cook, G. (2001). Language Play and Literacy Learning. Cambridge University Press.
  13. Van den Branden, K. (2002). Narrative in Language Teaching: A Genre-Based Approach. Cambridge University Press.
  14. Thompson, T. (2003). The Body in the Mind: The bodily basis of the human mind. University of Chicago Press.
  15. Littlewood, W. (2004). The Communicative Approach to Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.