Felicity Jane Greenland    Department   Kyoto University of Foreign Studies  Department of British and American Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies    Position   Professor
Language	Japanese
Publication Date	2009/03
Type	Academic Paper
Title	Traditional Songs in the Contemporary EFL Classroom: An Exploration of Role and Repertoire
Contribution Type	Single author
Journal	『英文学論集』第16巻（佛教大学英文学会）
Journal Type	Japan
Publisher	Bukkyo University 佛教大学英文学会
Volume, Issue, Page	16,pp.56-74
Total page number	18
Details	An assessment of the value of traditional songs and singing in ELT, based on Japanese university classrooms ¬ participant-observation, workshop experience, and student feedback. Identifies reaction patterns, and finds benefits including cultural content, overcoming affective barriers, group bonding, increased confidence, and appreciation of comparative cultural and universal experiences. Proposes a Japan ELT repertoire including rounds, cumulative/counting songs, bi-cultural songs such as the Meiji shoka, and other traditional English songs whose melodies are well-known in Japan. Looks at potential issues, such as negative perception, and suggests use of contemporary cover-versions and adaptation of lyrics as possible solutions.
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