Translanguaging as Method in Science Fiction Story of Your Life
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1409.06Keywords:
science fiction, translanguaging, cognition, transformative impact, communicationAbstract
This article explores the intersection of translanguaging and science fiction through the case study of "Story of Your Life" by Ted Chiang. By analyzing the use of translanguaging as a method in science fiction, the article examines how it drives the development of science fiction plots. Through the exploration of the parallel narrative structure, this study highlights the pervasive presence of translanguaging in science fiction as a means to break linguistic and semiotic boundaries. Additionally, it investigates the powerful transformative impact of translanguaging, leading to cognitive changes for the protagonist/narrator and enabling the story-narration with temporal and spatial disruptions. By delving into the interplay between translanguaging and science fiction in "Story of Your Life," this article showcases how translanguaging becomes both the content and form of science fiction, creating a unique and experimental field for communication that utilizes multiple languages, modalities, and symbols.
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