Metaphorical concepts in molecular biology students’ texts – a way to improve subject-matter understanding

Earlier research brings evidence that metaphors facilitate our understanding of the world. In this study we explore Bachelor students’ popular science articles on molecular biology with the aim to determine the frequency and nature of metaphorical concepts used in the articles. For this purpose, a c...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Fredriksson, Susanne Pelger
Format: Article
Language:Danish
Published: University of Oslo 2016-04-01
Series:Nordina: Nordic Studies in Science Education
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Online Access:https://journals.uio.no/nordina/article/view/1593