International Conference on Education and Language (ICEL)
Vol 1 (2014): 2nd ICEL 2014

Exploring the Learning of Language Through Global Dance and Music: a Theoretical Analysis

Norah Banafi (University of Limerick)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 May 2014

Abstract

This research paper explores theories behind Total Physical Response (T.P.R) methods and psychology by associating them with music in order to examine the role of listening to music and dancing in language learning. This research utilises the five pillars of Zumba (music, dance, the power of now, enjoyment, and relaxing) that may create an environment for motivating language fluency learning and investigates whether these pillars have the potential for making Zumba, a global phenomenon in teaching languages. Studies depicting how listening to music facilitates foreign language learning will be outlined. This is a personal form of ethnographic research requiring the participant researcher to investigate the role of music and dance in increasing learner motivation learning the English language.  

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Journal Info

Abbrev

icel

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Subject

Education

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This Proceedings contains papers submitted and presented at the International Conference on Education and Language in 2013 and 2014. 2nd International Conference on Language Education hosted by the University of Bandar Lampung on 20-22 May 2014, at the graduate campus, the University of Bandar ...