Questão 66727

A group of pre-service English teachers is discussing different conceptions of language and their pedagogical implications. The debate centers on how to approach the teaching of English in a globalized world. Teacher A argues for a structuralist-based view, emphasizing the importance of teaching 'the system' of English (la langue) – its phonology, morphology, and syntax – in a clear and organized manner, treating it as a stable and uniform code. Teacher B, influenced by post-structuralist and critical theories, counters that there is no single, monolithic 'English'. Instead, there are multiple 'Englishes' and discourses. She argues that teaching English should involve making students aware of how language is used to construct meaning, identity, and power in different social contexts. She uses a quote to support her view: 'To learn a language is not merely to learn a new code. It is to learn how to participate in a new set of discourses, to understand how texts position both their authors and readers, and to critically analyze the ideological work that language performs in society.' To make the debate concrete, she proposes analyzing a seemingly simple text: the 'About Us' page from the website of a multinational fast-fashion company. The text is filled with words like 'sustainability', 'empowerment', and 'community', yet the company is known for its poor labor practices and environmental impact.

Based on Teacher B's critical discursive conception of language, analyze the following pedagogical approaches to the 'About Us' text:

I. A structuralist approach would focus on analyzing the grammatical correctness of the sentences and identifying the parts of speech, treating the text as a neutral sample of corporate language.
II. A discursive approach would investigate how the text uses a specific lexico-grammatical repertoire (the 'discourse of corporate social responsibility') to construct a positive corporate image that may obscure or contradict the company’s actual practices.
III. A critical pedagogy approach would extend the discursive analysis by having students research the company’s labor and environmental records and then write a 'counter-narrative' or a parody of the 'About Us' page, using their linguistic and critical skills to expose the gap between discourse and reality.

Which of the statements correctly describe(s) a pedagogical approach consistent with the different conceptions of language discussed?