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Publication details [#52390]
Gobbo, Francesca. 2008. On metaphors, everyday diversity and intercultural education. Intercultural Education 19 (6) : 505–514.
Publication type
Article in journal
Publication language
English
Keywords
Place, Publisher
Routledge
Annotation
This paper explores the linguistic and semantic dimensions of three popular metaphors, currently used to talk about multiculturalism, as well as their pragmatic consequences for intercultural education. Examining metaphors' multiple facets is ultimately presented as form of intercultural education, as it adds to stereotype/prejudice deconstruction and promotes creativity and intellectual openness.