Metaphor and Metonymy in English Language Program Curriculum Discourse in Hawai'i: Towards an Ecological Approach (original) (raw)

2007, Educational Perspectives

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This paper explores the representational practices in online curriculum policy discourse from three private English language programs in Hawai'i, focusing on metaphors and metonymies that highlight and obscure particular ideologies within language and education policies. By analyzing these practices, the authors aim to raise awareness of language in policy discourse and contribute to a critical policymaking model that acknowledges the complexities of language ownership and the historical context of language oppression in Hawai'i. The ultimate goal is to advocate for an ecological approach to language policy that reflects local realities and empowers students within the sociocultural context.

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