Critical reading of internet memes in english language classes

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https://doi.org/10.22481/praxisedu.v18i49.11095

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critical reading, language, internet memes

Abstract

Memes can be defined as small units of meaning transmitted and transformed from person to person in processes of copy and imitation (DÍAZ, 2013; DAWKINS, 1976). As time went by, the theories about memes were reviewed due to contemporary issues regarding technologies in society (SHIFMAN, 2014). In face of these aspects, we present and analyze documentary research (LAVILLE; DIONNE, 1999; FLICK, 2009) characterized as a data collection of memes and a didactic sequence in the context of English language classes. Our analyses were based on the perspective of critical reading and social justice (JORDÃO, 2017). As a result, we point out memes as potential resources for the establishment of critique in classroom since they can portray diverse realities.  

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Author Biographies

Jefferson do Carmo Andrade Santos, Universidade Federal de Sergipe - Brasil

Doutorando em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Membro do Grupo de Pesquisa TECLA. Bolsista CAPES de Doutorado. Contribuição de autoria: escrita e revisão do texto.

Paulo Boa Sorte, Universidade Federal de Sergipe - Brasil

Doutor em Linguística Aplicada e Estudos da Linguagem pela PUC-SP. Professor Associado na Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Líder do Grupo de Pesquisa TECLA. Contribuição de autoria: escrita e revisão do texto.

Emanuelle Silveira Nunes Barros, Universidade Federal de Sergipe - Brasil

Mestranda em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Membro do Grupo TECLA. Bolsista CAPES de Mestrado. Contribuição de autoria: escrita e revisão do texto.

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Published

2022-10-26

How to Cite

SANTOS, J. do C. A.; SORTE, P. B.; BARROS, E. S. N. Critical reading of internet memes in english language classes. Práxis Educacional, Vitória da Conquista, v. 18, n. 49, p. e11095, 2022. DOI: 10.22481/praxisedu.v18i49.11095. Disponível em: https://periodicos2.uesb.br/index.php/praxis/article/view/11095. Acesso em: 23 nov. 2024.