Environmental Literacy and the Teaching of English

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Environmental Literacy and the Teaching of English is written by Uwe Küchler and published by Narr Francke Attempto Verlag. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3823305360 (ISBN 10) and 9783823305361 (ISBN 13).

How can foreign language education be the spark that ignites environmental awareness and sustainability? This book offers a humanities approach to this topic, highlighting the potential of language, literature, culture, and media communication to enrich environmental discussions. It examines foreign language education and explores related fields, such as environmental humanities, environmental education, and education for sustainable development. It also investigates ecolinguistics, ecocriticism, and cultural ecology. The book presents a framework for environmental literacy in foreign language teaching, providing a unique perspective on the role of foreign language education in promoting sustainability, environmental awareness, and critical thinking, ultimately nurturing more hopeful paths for a sustainable future.