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The Absence of the White Elephant in the Language Classroom: Pedagogical Implications for Second Language Acquisition
Anahit Hakoupian
Abstract
This article critiques the overreliance on technology in second language instruction, particularly within the
framework of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Arguing that excessive technological integration
can hinder rather than help language acquisition, the paper advocates for a re-centering of the human and
interactive elements of language learning. Emphasis is placed on deliberate practice, contextual learning,
and the cognitive benefits of traditional tools such as handwriting. The argument is grounded in current
pedagogical theory and supported by empirical findings.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30845/ijhss.vol15p9
Article History:
Received: 9 April 2025 | Accepted: 16 April 2025 | Published: 28 April 2025
Reviewer(s):
Takrour Hassan, Professor of Higher Education, University of Cadi Ayyad, Morocco; Phone: +212 670 233 163; ORCID iD:
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7397-5648
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Address for Correspondence:
Anahit Hakoupian, Ph.D., Dept. of Latin American and Iberian Cultures,
University of Southern California, United States Phone: 213-740-1258; Fax: 213-740-9463
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