Academic Journal
Sones Elásticos: Leveraging the Dynamic Spirit of Son Jarocho-Based Writing into the TESOL Classroom
| Τίτλος: | Sones Elásticos: Leveraging the Dynamic Spirit of Son Jarocho-Based Writing into the TESOL Classroom |
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| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Συγγραφείς: | Cati de los Ríos (ORCID |
| Πηγή: | TESOL Journal. 2026 17(2). |
| Διαθεσιμότητα: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Ημερομηνία έκδοσης: | 2026 |
| Τύπος εγγράφου: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Folk Culture, Minority Group Students, Music Activities, Writing Instruction, Teaching Methods, Singing |
| DOI: | 10.1002/tesj.70125 |
| ISSN: | 1056-7941 1949-3533 |
| Περίληψη: | TESOL educators have access to diverse didactic resources, including popular music and songwriting, which can be especially effective tools for writing instruction. This conceptual article explores the use of sones--the song verses of son jarocho, a folkloric regional music genre from southeastern Mexico--as a medium for poetic (re)writing, reflection, and social critique in the TESOL classroom. The improvisational tradition of son jarocho allows language-minoritized students to creatively reinterpret the genre by emphasizing individual experience and dynamic expression. We focus on the Chicane/x band, Las Cafeteras, and their (re)interpretation of the centuries-old son (son jarocho song), "Señor Presidente/Mr. President" as a catalyst for son jarocho-based writing practices. We highlight this Mexican musical tradition as a resource for teachers to foster creativity and criticality in TESOL classrooms. Co-authored with Las Cafeteras lead singer-songwriter, Denise Carlos, this article theorizes son jarocho as a powerful tool for cultivating creativity and critical literacy while envisioning more equitable futures for immigrants and racialized multilingual communities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Αριθμός Καταχώρησης: | EJ1506664 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | ERIC |
| ISSN: | 1056-7941 1949-3533 |
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| DOI: | 10.1002/tesj.70125 |