A fusion of horizons: students’ encounters withWill and Wave |
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Authors: | James L Myers |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Applied English, Ming Chuan University, 6 th flr, 1, Alley 7, Lane 50, Chien Kuo Road, Pateh Hsih, Taoyuan Hsien, 334, Taiwan |
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Abstract: | In a case study, I applied philosophical hermeneutic principles in an advanced level EFL writing class in Taiwan. A “fusion
of horizons” occurs at the junction of two intertwined interpretations: one from our socio-historical tradition and the other
from our experience of novel phenomena. I explored students’ hermeneutic horizons in relation to Nietzsche’s textWill and Wave. Data collection was through classroom observations, informant interviews, and an analysis of three students’ interpretive
essays. The results indicated that students experienced particular difficulties comprehending metaphors and the author’s purpose.
Comprehension was a painstaking effort for most students because of their perceived ambiguity of Nietzsche’s message. Nevertheless,
the text evoked personal stories and new perspectives for some students |
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Keywords: | textual interpretation hermeneutics metaphor foreign language reading foreign language writing socio-historical understanding |
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