The Silence of the Lambs in Critical Pedagogy: Emancipation Quest or

Will-o-the-wisp?Sima Sadeghi. PhD Candidate

University of Isfahan

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Methods

Language as object

Classroom as self-contained society

Political neutrality of English

Ideological construct

Neglects socio-political context

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Critical Pedagogy

"Marketing Interests from Centers to the Periphery"

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Key Concepts

Problem-posing Education

Praxis

Dialogical Process

Critical Intervention

Transformative Intellectual

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Methodology

Qualitative, Participatory Research

Purpose of the Study

Participants

Procedure

Data Analysis

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Objectives

Definition of Social Justice

Social Practices

Sense of Responsibility

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Participants

EFL Learners

Language Knowledge

Cultural Backgrounds

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Problem-posing Education

Problem-posing Chat Course

Menu Approach

Relevant Topic

Materials

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The Silence of the Lambs

Sharing Embarrassing Experiences

Minority Religious Group

Patriarchy Pattern

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Data

Observations

Field Notes

Audio/Video Tapes

Dialogue Journals

Authentic Material

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Accomplishments Gaining Voice

Critical Awareness

Autonomy

Social Transformation

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Constraints

Administrative Constraints

Learners Constraints

Empowerment Dream

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Dilemma

Conceptual Idealism

vs.

Brutal Realism

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Implication

To ignore local exigencies

Is

to ignore lived experience

(Kumaravadivelu)

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Thanks

For Your

Attention