Editor’s note: Unveiling the Pedagogical Advantages of Linguistic Landscapes: Insights from Secondary School Students, Teachers, and Field Experts

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Abstract

This monograph extends an invitation for the continued exploration of Linguistic Landscape (LL) as a valuable instrument in secondary and higher education classrooms. The research presented here underscores the benefits of LL in both foreign language and global citizen education (GCE) settings. This volume comprises a collection of five articles that delve into the utilization of LL as an educational tool, along with an interview featuring four LL experts. The articles within this collection offer diverse perspectives stemming from various educational contexts, including secondary school students, in-service secondary school teachers, and university lecturers.

Keywords

Linguistic landscape, Foreign language pedagogy, Global citizen education

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Author Biography

Klaudia Anna Kruszynska, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

I am a PhD candidate at Autonomous University of Barcelona. My study explores the use of Linguistic Landscapes as a tool to promote critical and higher order thinking skills in secondary school students in a foreign language class. I also hold a PGCE in Foreign Modern Languages from the UCL.

Published

26-03-2024

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