Conceptual Metaphor Theory in World Language Education

<p>This edited collection explores the scholarly and pedagogical implementations of Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) in world language education. The chapters offer a diverse range of theoretical and pedagogical perspectives as well as methodologies aiming to achieve the following objectives:</p><ul> <li>Introduce novice linguists novice researchers and pre-service language teachers to CMT its extensions and its applications while providing an overview of the current state of the discipline;</li> <li>Shed light on new research and pedagogical practices for linguists researchers and language educators at all levels;</li> <li>Present theoretically founded and research-based examples of the pedagogical application of CMT across multiple world languages including English French Mandarin and Spanish;</li> <li>Highlight the experiences and perspectives of practitioner educators who have implemented CMT in world language education.</li> </ul><p>By addressing these objectives the book aims to provide a comprehensive and insightful exploration of CMT’s role in world language education offering guidance and inspiration for both researchers and practitioners in the field.</p>