The problem of what is authentic when it comes to language, cultural productions, subcultures, etc. is a difficult one.
Authenticity is a technical term used in psychology as well as existentialist philosophy and aesthetics (in regards to various arts and musical genres). A lack of authenticity is considered in existentialism to be bad faith. The concept of authenticity is often raised in the punk rock and heavy metal musical subcultures, in which people or bands are criticized for their purported lack of authenticity by being labeled with the epithet  poseur . Language and Authenticity. 1  The problem of what is authentic when it comes to language, cultural productions, subcultures, etc. is a difficult one. 2  Various disciplines wrestle with trying to define, e.g. authentic jazz, or authentic culinary productions. 1 When we do find authentic language in the media, it is either in documentaries of some sort, or perhaps in television interviews in emergency situations, where people are not monitoring, as, e.g. in the recent hurricane coverage. 2  In other kinds of interviews (talk shows etc.) people are more conscious of their speech. 1 The problem of what is authentic when it comes to language, cultural productions, subcultures, etc. is a difficult one. 2  Various disciplines wrestle with trying to define, e.g. authentic jazz, or authentic culinary productions. 1 When we do find authentic language in the media, it is either in documentaries of some sort, or perhaps in television interviews in emergency situations, where people are not monitoring, as, e.g. in the recent hurricane coverage. 2  In other kinds of interviews (talk shows etc.) people are more conscious of their speech. Full Definition of LINGUISTIC. : of or relating to language or linguistics. — lin·guis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb. See linguistic defined for English-language learners. See linguistic defined for kids.  ♦ authentically adv. ♦ authenticity n. English Collins Dictionary-English Definition & Thesaurus &nbsp. See also: authenticate, authenticity, authentically, authenticator. pentagonese. pentagonese. n. specific language used in the Pentagon. localize. localize.  Abstract: Authenticity is often seen as a desirable component in the content selected and adapted for language learners. It has been shown that authentic materials are more motivating, even for low-level learners, than inauthentic or contrived materials (Peacock, 1997). I will then explain in greater detail the theoretical background of the connection between authenticity and motivation, and propose that a continuum be used in order to encompass the broadening array of contexts in which authentic materials are used for language learning. Language and Authenticity. 1  The problem of what is authentic when it comes to language, cultural productions, subcultures, etc. is a difficult one. 2  Language (by which I mean mainly foreign language, or non-standard language) use in the media is, as we have seen in print media, not authentic. 1 When we do find authentic language in the media, it is either in documentaries of some sort, or perhaps in television interviews in emergency situations, where people are not monitoring, as, e.g. in the recent hurricane coverage. 2  In other kinds of interviews (talk shows etc.) people are more conscious of their speech. 1 Foreign language use in these ads is often lacking in authenticity, i.e. it is not what the French or Italians or the Biker guy, or whatever would actually say or do. 2  Sometimes the expectation is that we will believe it is authentic; sometimes it plays on our knowledge that it is not. 1 When we do find authentic language in the media, it is either in documentaries of some sort, or perhaps in television interviews in emergency situations, where people are not monitoring, as, e.g. in the recent hurricane coverage. 2  In other kinds of interviews (talk shows etc.) people are more conscious of their speech. With a working definition of authenticity in place and a further distinction between authenticity as it relates to three separate instances where language is used in the classroom it is hoped that the term has gained a more concrete base from which to launch a deeper analysis of its relationship to motivation. I will then explain in greater detail the theoretical background of the connection between authenticity and motivation, and propose that a continuum be used in order to encompass the broadening array of contexts in which authentic materials are used for language learning.
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