This study explores the integration of fanfiction as a pedagogical tool in Teaching Persian to Speakers of Other Languages (TPSOL), focusing on its potential to enhance Langua-Technocultural Competence—a concept that combines language skills, cultural understanding, and technological proficiency. Through a qualitative research design, five TPSOL teachers were trained to incorporate fanfiction writing into their classrooms, engaging students in creative reinterpretations of Persian literary texts. Data were collected via written narrative accounts and semi-structured interviews, revealing that fanfiction serves as a dynamic medium for improving students' Persian language skills, cultural awareness, and digital literacy. Teachers reported that students expanded their vocabulary, internalized grammatical rules, and developed a deeper connection to Persian culture through immersive storytelling. Additionally, fanfiction encouraged informal learning, with students consuming and producing Persian content online, thereby bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world language use. The study also identified challenges, including the complexity of assessing creative works, the risk of cultural misrepresentation, and limited access to technology among some students. The chapter concludes with recommendations for teacher training and professional development to support the effective integration of fanfiction into language curricula, as well as suggestions for future research to explore its applications across diverse educational contexts.

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Utilizing Online Fan Practices to Enhance Langua-Technocultural Competence Among Persian Language Learners: A Qualitative Exploration of Teachers’ Perceptions

  • Musa Nushi,
  • Padina Sadeghi

摘要

This study explores the integration of fanfiction as a pedagogical tool in Teaching Persian to Speakers of Other Languages (TPSOL), focusing on its potential to enhance Langua-Technocultural Competence—a concept that combines language skills, cultural understanding, and technological proficiency. Through a qualitative research design, five TPSOL teachers were trained to incorporate fanfiction writing into their classrooms, engaging students in creative reinterpretations of Persian literary texts. Data were collected via written narrative accounts and semi-structured interviews, revealing that fanfiction serves as a dynamic medium for improving students' Persian language skills, cultural awareness, and digital literacy. Teachers reported that students expanded their vocabulary, internalized grammatical rules, and developed a deeper connection to Persian culture through immersive storytelling. Additionally, fanfiction encouraged informal learning, with students consuming and producing Persian content online, thereby bridging the gap between classroom instruction and real-world language use. The study also identified challenges, including the complexity of assessing creative works, the risk of cultural misrepresentation, and limited access to technology among some students. The chapter concludes with recommendations for teacher training and professional development to support the effective integration of fanfiction into language curricula, as well as suggestions for future research to explore its applications across diverse educational contexts.