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Hi, TerefromArgentina I re-quote myself ((When the circumstances bring you to deal with such offensive words I agree with you that " it�s better to approach this kind of things with a sense of humor, explain the contexts where the words occur and the effect they can cause." but from this to prepare a lesson deliberately can only lead to making serious things commonplace. I don�t think this would arrange things in the society in any way.))
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4 Oct 2008
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marta73
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I don�t think having a lesson on controversial matters will turn them into commonplace. Not necessarily, at least, it depends on your intention. This text is useful to attract attention and since students feel involved, they are more receptive to discussion.
On the other hand, does language reflect thought or the other way round? Don�t swear words ( at least some) show particular emotions we need to transmit? Aren�t they useful at all? Don�t they have a communicative and pragmatic function?
Tomos, I�m longing to visit Wales ( not only for the swear words.jajajaja). In fact I�m starting to do some research for a future trip! |
4 Oct 2008
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