Discursive Practice in Language Learning and Teaching
Richard F. Young
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Description for Discursive Practice in Language Learning and Teaching
Paperback. Discursive Practice is a theory of the linguistic and socio-cultural characteristics of recurring episodes of face-to-face interaction; episodes that have social and cultural significance to a community of speakers. Series: Language Learning Monograph. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 384.
Discursive Practice is a theory of the linguistic and socio-cultural characteristics of recurring episodes of face-to-face interaction; episodes that have social and cultural significance to a community of speakers. This book examines the discursive practice approach to language-in-interaction, explicating the consequences of grounding language use and language learning in a view of social realities as discursively constructed, of meanings as negotiated through interaction, of the context-bound nature of discourse, and of discourse as social action. The book also addresses how participants’ abilities in a specific discursive practice may be learned, taught, and assessed.
Discursive Practice is a theory of the linguistic and socio-cultural characteristics of recurring episodes of face-to-face interaction; episodes that have social and cultural significance to a community of speakers. This book examines the discursive practice approach to language-in-interaction, explicating the consequences of grounding language use and language learning in a view of social realities as discursively constructed, of meanings as negotiated through interaction, of the context-bound nature of discourse, and of discourse as social action. The book also addresses how participants’ abilities in a specific discursive practice may be learned, taught, and assessed.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Series
Language Learning Monograph
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405184441
SKU
V9781405184441
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99-50
About Richard F. Young
Richard F. Young is Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he teaches courses in Sociolinguistics, English Syntax, Second Language Acquisition, and Research Methods. In his research, he investigates the relationship between the use of language and the social contexts that language reflects and creates. His books include Variation in Interlanguage Morphology (1991), Talking and Testing (1998), and ... Read more
Reviews for Discursive Practice in Language Learning and Teaching
“In this he has succeeded, and for this reason the book would be a valuable addition to the libraries of teachers interested in theoretical concerns that underlie teaching practice.” (JALT Journal, 1 November 2012) “Particularly appreciated may be the care with which he locates this scholarship within broader intellectual histories, outlining major debates in the field, and making ... Read more