Berta Cáceres and Environmental Linguistics
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Berta Cáceres kam ne sa Golddam environmental prize ka 2015 muk poon a?

  • Yeh la corporate company a hoyi.
  • Yeh la government organization a hoyi.
  • Yeh la grassroot organization a hoyi. (correct)
  • Yeh la international organization a hoyi.

Berta Cáceres kam muhon a 'Our Mother Earth' ka kon o na at a_yen?

  • Yeh ka exploited, abandoned, na peaceful.
  • Yeh ka rich, protected, na sustainable.
  • Yeh ka militarized, fènd-in, na poisoned. (correct)
  • Yeh ka unmilitarized, open, na clean.

Honduras ka na kam ne posibility විසතාila TEOL classrooms?

  • Kah increased industrialization na education.
  • Kah political stability na economic growth.
  • Kah cultural preservation na tourism.
  • Kah climate change na land privatization. (correct)

Kah kam ne TESOL professionals ne sustainability mafong?

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What is the main goal of the chapter?

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Kah kam ne English a nɔnhu a multilingual students?

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Which factor partly contributes to emigration from Honduras?

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Kah mudis nasue mmen-kah sociaise ne tesol professionals?

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Dewey's view of discourse in democracy primarily emphasizes what?

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What concept does Shiva's Earth democracy critique?

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Which phase does Dewey critique in the context of the Unsustainability Revolution?

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Shiva's critiques in the context of the Unsustainability Revolution relate to which concept?

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What does the term 'molar' refer to in the context described?

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What strategic resource does Dewey believe is essential for democracy?

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Which model did Dewey specifically critique related to industrial practices?

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What do 'molecular' practices encompass in Shiva's critique?

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Wai mfo so wuté kё ngoo? (A chua wuté nè ya)

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M翁i Foucault n石ma?

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Dixo kё Fairclough n越ngua?

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Wai keh oss cumpi n сокращая?

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Miso ae Hardy n石ma?

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Wai n新de Kegitei si? (Жумд не cụ)

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Wai mfo so замена, keh Gee n越ngua?

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Wai kё diko mwo wuté pa?

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Ndi ho mbong ne nku ne ta ke tuma beye?

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Ndi ho mbong ne tɔ fiŋ tuma e ta seniŋ?

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Ndi ho mbong ne ta ke mfuŋ ne sɔŋ?

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Ndi ho mbong ne ta ke fɛt ne mu?

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Ndi ho mbong ne ta fɔ ki fuŋ ndim?

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Ndi ho mbong ne ta ki mu a lyot a ve?

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Ndi ho mbong ne nyi bʊndɔ ne da?

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Ndi ho mbong ne ta ki sɛt a nyɛm?

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Ili ka lɛfiŋ klime a wɔthin na TESOL a bapuq?

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Lii ni nyu naani a fuw lɛwu mam lɛmɔ?

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Lii a nyuufo a lɛwav ɛyɛ bɛn na TESOL?

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Kɛfe ni a lɛŋenɔ kɛɔ a asii ni lɛta TESOL?

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Lii ka beet a lɛlu na nyen sor a TESOL?

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Ili ka afem birni bɛn a ka lɛta na TESOL?

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Lii kɛne na wɔfan a niilez a ke lɛmɔ tsa?

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Nde umbul di ogı ya mɛ mbianŋ jinkang?

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Nde umbul di kə ɓɔin bu ngwi?

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Nde umbul di bigeze mɛ ke naŋ ɴɛ?

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Nde umbul di ʔwɛl di anpɛn?

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Nde umbul di asəyəŋ a bɛn bu kɛ?

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Nde umbul di bajos a ɨ he?

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Nde umbul di nji sa akɛ?

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Nde umbul di ɲjɛ safna mɛ?

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Flashcards

Sustainability Crisis

Problems like environmental damage or resource depletion that affect the long-term ability of humans to survive.

TESOL Professionals

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Discursive Strategists

People who use language to influence others and achieve change for sustainability.

Empowerment

Giving people the confidence and resources to act for themselves.

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Ecological Sustainability

Protecting the environment and its resources for future generations.

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Goldman Environmental Prize

Award for environmental activists around the world.

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Grassroots Organization

Community-based groups that work to improve local lives.

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Climate Change

Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

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Discourse Strategies

Methods of communication used to effectively convey ideas.

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Sustainability Link (English)

Connecting English language teaching with environmental sustainability.

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Social Change

Improving society through communication and action.

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Democracy

A form of government where people have a say in decisions.

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Environmental Sustainability

Protecting the environment for future generations.

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Earth Democracy

A theory focusing on fairness and environmental protection for all.

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Pragmatist Ideal

A practical approach to finding solutions through community effort.

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Public Education

Education systems that benefit society as a whole.

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Whorf's claims

Whorf asserted that culture shapes economic behavior, not just mechanical responses.

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Cultural turn

A shift in social sciences, focusing on power through language.

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Discourse

Way to explain the world using language and other communications.

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Foucault's concept of discourse

Language, like medicine or education, shapes and controls people more subtly than direct rule.

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Fairclough's view of discourse

Language creates social reality and power structures, aligns with identities.

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Gee's view of discourse

Discourse creates identity and belonging to groups, discourse communities.

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Agency in Discourse

Individuals use discourse to attempt change, even within limitations.

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Discourse as strategic resource

Individuals use language strategically (as a tool) to influence their environments.

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Dewey's Public

John Dewey's idea of a democracy where everyone participates in public discourse, not just experts.

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Disinformation Campaigns

Spreading false or misleading information to manipulate public opinion, often used against climate change action.

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Tyranny of Experts

When decisions are made by a small group of experts, ignoring the needs and opinions of the public.

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Unsustainability Revolution

Major changes in human society that lead to environmental damage and unsustainable practices.

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Molar Phase

The early stages of the Unsustainability Revolution, characterized by large-scale industries and fossil fuel dependence.

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Molecular Phase

The later stages of the Unsustainability Revolution, focused on refined chemicals and plastics production.

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Biopiracy

Taking ownership of natural resources like DNA and patenting them for personal profit.

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Unsustainable Revolution

The expansion of industrialization and consumerism that led to environmental damage and resource depletion.

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TESOL Educators' Complicity

TESOL teachers' involvement in the unsustainable revolution through promoting the language of globalization.

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Subtractive English

Teaching English in a way that ignores the negative consequences of globalization on local communities.

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Additive Englishes for Earth Democracy

Teaching English that promotes environmental awareness, social justice, and community empowerment.

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Discursive Resources

The use of language and communication strategies for achieving social and environmental goals.

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Homogenizing Globalization

The trend of globalizing all cultures towards a single, standardized experience.

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Reclaiming the Commons

Building community ownership and environmental protection for shared resources like land, water, or ecosystems.

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Berta Cáceres

An Indigenous Honduran activist who fought to protect her community from destructive mining and dam projects.

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Adaptive Co-management

A process where different communities work together to manage resources sustainably, considering the needs of all involved.

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Capitalocene

A proposed new geological epoch, emphasizing the influence of capitalism on the Earth's systems.

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What is the connection between 'natural resources' and equitable access?

The concept explores how we treat and share resources fairly, recognizing that everyone has a right to benefit from them.

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What is the significance of 'the bond that binds the living creature to his environment'?

This refers to the interconnectedness of living things and their surroundings, emphasizing the importance of ecological balance.

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What are 'diverse communities' in this context?

This refers to different groups of people, cultures, and societies who interact with their ecosystems.

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Why is 'inquiry' important in adaptive co-management?

It encourages open dialogue and continuous learning to understand and address environmental challenges.

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How can language be used to promote environmental sustainability?

Language plays a crucial role in communication and understanding environmental concerns, fostering cooperation towards sustainable practices.

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What is the connection between 'sustenance economies' and organic agriculture?

Both emphasize self-sufficiency and ecological balance, providing food and resources without harming the environment.

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Study Notes

Introduction

  • Berta Cáceres received the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2015 for her work in defending her Lenca community against illegal logging, dam construction, and mining.
  • Cáceres declared in her acceptance speech that their Mother Earth is militarized, fenced-in, and poisoned.
  • Her speech emphasized the need for action to protect the environment.
  • Cáceres was assassinated a year after receiving the prize.
  • Honduras has high levels of emigration to the US, partially due to climate change and palm oil plantations.
  • TESOL professionals might question the relevance of ecological sustainability to their field.

Theoretical Perspective

  • Benjamin Lee Whorf was a pioneer in linguistics, suggesting that language shapes thought.
  • Whorf argued that language structures influence how people think and behave.
  • This aligns with Fairclough's discourse analysis, emphasizing how discourse constructs the reality in which one lives.
  • Discourse communities share common ways of using language.

TESOL and Sustainability

  • The author emphasizes the role of discourse in social change.
  • The author suggests that educators can use discourse to promote sustainability.
  • There is a call for reconciling social justice with environmental sustainability.
  • Discourse analysis examines discourses regarding sustainability.

Earth Democracy as Empowerment

  • The author argues for Earth democracy in line with Vandana Shiva's theory.
  • Earth democracy emphasizes local, sustainable communities.
  • Earth democracy promotes resistance to corporate globalization.
  • The author connects Earth democracy to Dewey's philosophy.

Persuading Educators

  • The author presents various persuasive arguments for incorporating sustainability into TESOL.
  • Sustainability is viewed as a global concern in relation to global learning.
  • Concerns for loss of languages and cultures associated with sustainability are raised.
  • TESOL educators are called to incorporate sustainability consciousness into their work.

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This quiz explores the life and impact of Berta Cáceres, who advocated for her Lenca community and received the Goldman Environmental Prize. It also delves into the linguistic theories of Benjamin Lee Whorf and their connection to environmental sustainability. Participants will reflect on how language influences ecological perspectives and activism.

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