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Conclusion: Embodying Language in Action

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This chapter reflects on the main themes explored in the book, including embodiment in second language education, performative language pedagogy, and process drama. It considers issues related to identity in the teacher as artist, and touches on the lingering myth of creativity as the gift of only a talented few—inviting teachers to unsubscribe from this view, to fully embrace the paradigm of the artistry of teaching. It highlights the importance of a phenomenology of practice, with attention to body, voice, presence and imagination in second language education. It calls for a sense of community in performative language teaching and research.

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Piazzoli, E. (2018). Conclusion: Embodying Language in Action. In: Embodying Language in Action. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77962-1_12

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