Recherches en didactique des langues et des cultures (Apr 2012)

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  • Camille Vorger

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4000/rdlc.2489
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1

Abstract

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Slam is both a modern forum for group expression, and a way for individuals to express themselves. As such, it reflects a double quest, for both identity and poetry: language and identity are closely linked. Moreover, slam texts are used to encourage people (auditors) to express themselves. As such, the slam experience reconciles some pupils with language, influencing the way they represent and relate to it, mixing poetry and play with words, spoken and written orders. During slam sessions, the quality of listening is exceptional; we have therefore envisaged the organization of this kind of poetic performance at school. We propose, as an example, a pedagogical approach in the specific context of a class for the integration of pupils newly arrived in France (CLIN).

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