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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Towards Natural Engagement in Nonexhibitional Dramatic Role-Plays

Russell Dinapoli

subject

nonexhibitional dramalcsh:Language and Literaturelcsh:Philology. Linguisticscognitive and affective involvementlcsh:P1-1091lcsh:Pdialogical processempathydramatic role-playstrategic interactionengagement

description

Modern language teaching and drama have long had a tenuous relationship. Foreign/second language teaching (F/SLT) and Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) instruction often mistakenly associate drama with learning games and role-play simulations. However, these remedial activities, though useful, offer only limited opportunities for natural speech interaction. This article argues that, as a natural dialogical process of cognitive and affective involvement, nonexhibitional dramatic role-play generates authentic meaning through action and personal commitment.

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