Feeling our Way: A Trioethnography on Critical Affective Literacy for Applied Linguistics

Authors

  • Dr York University
  • Professor Glendon College/York University
  • Ruberval Franco Maciel Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/cld.2021.194.08

Abstract

This paper argues that attention to affect/emotion be given greater prominence in applied linguistics following a theoretical and pedagogical framework delineated as critical affective literacy (CAL) by Anwaruddin (2016). Following a brief description of key CAL principles, the authors explore the potency of affect and emotionality of texts by way of duo/trioethnography (Norris & Sawyer, 2012, 2017), a research methodology particularly relevant for exploring affective/emotional dimensions of language in educational domains (e.g., English for Academic Purposes, Language Teacher Education, English for Medical Purposes) and as part of broader socio-political deliberation. The authors detail specific features of duoethnographic research methodology (e.g., participant transparency and juxtaposition, epistemological and ideological risk-taking) that contribute to CAL principles and aspirations. In the final sections of the paper, the authors identify several implications of their trioethnography for the development of CAL in applied linguistics followed by brief descriptions of curricular and pedagogical innovation where affect/emotion has been integral to the pedagogical and literacy strategies described.  

Key Words: affect; emotion; critical affective literacy; duoethnography; democratic pedagogies. 

Author Biographies

Dr, York University

Assistant professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University in Canada.

Professor, Glendon College/York University

Associate Professor and ESL Director in the Department of English at Glendon College/York University in Toronto, Canada, where he teaches courses in content-based EAP, language teacher education, and graduate courses in Applied Linguistics. His primary research area is in critical theories, literacies and pedagogies and their potential implementation across English Language Teaching contexts. Another area of research interest relates to language and identity with a particular emphasis on language teacher identity work. 

Ruberval Franco Maciel, Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS)

Associate Professor in the MA in Letras and BA in Letras and Medicine at the State University of  Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS). He also supervises dissertation and thesis in the Graduate Programa in Linguistics at UNEMAT. CNPq scholar - P2. His  recent  research interests include translinguaging, affect and health literacy. He integrates the  Transculturality, Language and Education group - ANPOLL. Former President of ALAB (2014/2015). 

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Published

2022-03-24

How to Cite

Uddin Ahmed, A., Morgan, B. ., & Maciel, R. F. (2022). Feeling our Way: A Trioethnography on Critical Affective Literacy for Applied Linguistics . Calidoscópio, 19(4), 538–552. https://doi.org/10.4013/cld.2021.194.08

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Vol. 19 No. 4 (2021): Dezembro 2021 - Número Especial ALAB

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