The language component in technological capability: Lessons from architecture |
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Authors: | Peter Medway |
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Affiliation: | (1) Centre for Research on Language in Education and Work, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, K1S 5B6 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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Abstract: | The paper argues that the ability to use language, particularly spoken language, is central to technological capability. An understanding of its role depends on acknowledging design and technology as work with symbols, and is assisted by seeing the product of design as a virtual artefact. Language is one of the symbol systems used to construct and communicate this artefact. It articulates aspects of the design that cannot be represented graphically, as well as accommodating the interpersonal dimension of the process. Implications for the curriculum are briefly suggested. The argument is supported by evidence from recordings and observations of a problem-solving episode which occurred in a Canadian architects' practice over a few days in the construction phase of a project. |
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Keywords: | architecture language communication drawing symbol design |
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