Journal | EL.LE
Journal issue | 9 | 1 | 2020
Research Article | The Use of Songs in Geman FL Cultural-Linguistic Teaching and in the Teaching of Translation

The Use of Songs in Geman FL Cultural-Linguistic Teaching and in the Teaching of Translation

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss the way in which song translation can be used as an effective way of language/translation teaching, focussing in particular on German as a Foreign Language in higher education at the university level. Starting from some considerations about the distinctive features of song lyrics and their use as a didactic tool in foreign language, culture and literature classes, a reflection is proposed on a way to introduce pop songs also in language/translation classes in relation to a variety of possible translation skopoi.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: June 20, 2019 | Accepted: May 10, 2020 | Published July 30, 2020 | Language: it

Keywords Translation teachingGerman as a foreign languageForeign languageCulture and literature teachingTranslation and creative rewritingPop song translation


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