Language Identity And Power

Author : Riho Isaka
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000468588

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Language, Identity, and Power in Modern India by Riho Isaka Pdf

This book is a historical study of modern Gujarat, India, addressing crucial questions of language, identity, and power. It examines the debates over language among the elite of this region during a period of significant social and political change in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Language debates closely reflect power relations among different sections of society, such as those delineated by nation, ethnicity, region, religion, caste, class, and gender. They are intimately linked with the process in which individuals and groups of people try to define and project themselves in response to changing political, economic, and social environments. Based on rich historical sources, including official records, periodicals, literary texts, memoirs, and private papers, this book vividly shows the impact that colonialism, nationalism, and the process of nation-building had on the ideas of language among different groups, as well as how various ideas of language competed and negotiated with each other. Language, Identity, and Power in Modern India: Gujarat, c.1850–1960 will be of particular interest to students and scholars working on South Asian history and to those interested in issues of language, society, and politics in different parts of the modern world.

Author : Peter I. De Costa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319302119

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The Power of Identity and Ideology in Language Learning by Peter I. De Costa Pdf

This critical ethnographic school-based case study offers insights on the interaction between ideology and the identity development of individual English language learners in Singapore. Illustrated by case studies of the language learning experiences of five Asian immigrant students in an English-medium school in Singapore, the author examines how the immigrant students negotiated a standard English ideology and their discursive positioning over the course of the school year. Specifically, the study traces how the prevailing standard English ideology interacted in highly complex ways with their being positioned as high academic achievers to ultimately influence their learning of English. This potent combination of language ideologies and circulating ideologies created a designer student immigration complex. By framing this situation as a complex, the study problematizes the power of ideologies in shaping the trajectories and identities of language learners.

Author : Bonny Norton
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783090570

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Identity and Language Learning by Bonny Norton Pdf

Identity and Language Learning draws on a longitudinal case study of immigrant women in Canada to develop new ideas about identity, investment, and imagined communities in the field of language learning and teaching. Bonny Norton demonstrates that a poststructuralist conception of identity as multiple, a site of struggle, and subject to change across time and place is highly productive for understanding language learning. Her sociological construct of investment is an important complement to psychological theories of motivation. The implications for language teaching and teacher education are profound. Now including a new, comprehensive Introduction as well as an Afterword by Claire Kramsch, this second edition addresses the following central questions: - Under what conditions do language learners speak, listen, read and write? - How are relations of power implicated in the negotiation of identity? - How can teachers address the investments and imagined identities of learners? The book integrates research, theory, and classroom practice, and is essential reading for students, teachers and researchers in the fields of language learning and teaching, TESOL, applied linguistics and literacy.

Author : Christina Späti
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781782389439

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Language and Identity Politics by Christina Späti Pdf

In an increasingly multicultural world, the relationship between language and identity remains a complicated and often fraught subject for most societies. The growing political salience of questions relating to language is evident not only in the expanded implementation of new policies and legislation, but also in heated public debates about national unity, collective identities, and the rights of linguistic minorities. By taking a comprehensive approach that considers both the inclusive and exclusive dimensions of linguistic identity across Europe and North America, the studies assembled here provide a sophisticated look at one of the global era’s defining political dynamics.

Author : Máiréad Nic Craith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780230592841

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Language, Power and Identity Politics by Máiréad Nic Craith Pdf

Dominance, identity and resistance are key themes in this examination of language in global, virtual and local settings. It focuses on world languages, linguistic rights and minority protection. Case studies explore the social strategies employed by migrants speaking non-indigenous tongues and the effect of religion in sensitive political contexts.

Author : Linda Thomas
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780415303934

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Language, Society and Power by Linda Thomas Pdf

'This is a book written by real academics, drawing articulately on their own research interests, and using an excellent range of twenty-first century examples to give the book a lively, contemporary feel. The extensive textual analysis is far superior to some of the banal tasks often found in introductory textbooks.' âMartin Conboy,University of Sheffield, UK Language, Society and Powerlooks at the ways in which language functions, how it influences thought and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. It seeks to answer such questions as: How can a language reflect the status of children and older people? Do men and women talk differently? How can our use of language mark our ethnic identity? The book also looks at language use in politics and the media and examines how language affects and constructs our identities, exploring notions of correctness and attitudes towards language use. This second edition includes recent developments in theory and research and offers the following features: new and engaging examples drawn from everyday life: conversation transcripts, novels including Ian McEwan'sAtonement, television and the internet new activities designed to give students a real understanding of the topic an international perspective with examples from the world's press, includingThe Washington Post,TheDaily MailandTheNew Zealand Listener updated and expanded further reading sections and glossary. Language, Society and Powerremains an essential introductory text for students of English language and linguistics, and will also be of use to students of media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology.

Author : Linda Thomas,Shân Wareing
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780415187442

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Language, Society and Power by Linda Thomas,Shân Wareing Pdf

This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered how language influences thought, how language impacts on our daily life, and how power is perpetuated through language. Written in a lively way and drawing on examples from everyday life, each chapter provides an introduction to a social or political issue in language study, such as: * language use in politics and the media * language use according to gender, ethnicity, age and class * how language affects and constructs our identities * the significance of our attitudes toward language use and our notions of correctness. The book contains numerous exercises, end of chapter summaries and a glossary of key terms. The authors encourage the reader to look beyond language as a form of information exchange and to consider the wider issues of the relationship between language and culture. Highly interdisciplinary, it will be essential for students of English language and linguistics from introductory or A-level upward. It is also of great relevance to students of media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology.

Author : Michael Butler,George R. Keith
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sociolinguistics
ISBN : 0340730854

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Language, Power and Identity by Michael Butler,George R. Keith Pdf

Examines and shows how to use discourse analysis techniques to discuss how influential groups and institutions use language focussing on the media, gender and citizenship.

Author : Hilary Janks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:503673294

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Language, Identity and Power by Hilary Janks Pdf

Author : David Evans
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780567047793

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Language and Identity by David Evans Pdf

Language not only expresses identities but also constructs them. Starting from that point, Language and Identity examines the interrelationships between language and identities. It finds that they are so closely interwoven, that words themselves are inscribed with ideological meanings. Words and language constitute meanings within discourses and discourses vary in power. The powerful ones reproduce more powerful meanings, colonize other discourses and marginalize or silence the least powerful languages and cultures. Language and culture death occur in extreme cases of marginalization. This book also demonstrates the socio-economic opportunities offered by language choice and the cultural allegiances of language, where groups have been able to create new lives for themselves by embracing new languages in new countries. Language can be a 'double-edged sword' of opportunity and marginalization. Language and Identity argues that bilingualism and in some cases multilingualism can both promote socio-economic opportunity and combat culture death and marginalization. With sound theoretical perspectives drawing upon the work of Bakhtin, Vygotsky, Gumperz, Foucault and others, this book provides readers with a rationale to redress social injustice in the world by supporting minority linguistic and cultural identities and an acknowledgement that access to language can provide opportunity.

Author : Annabelle Mooney,Jean Stilwell Peccei,Suzanne LaBelle,Berit Engøy Henriksen,Eva Eppler,Anthea Irwin,Pia Pichler,Siân Preece,Satori Soden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136864223

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Language, Society and Power by Annabelle Mooney,Jean Stilwell Peccei,Suzanne LaBelle,Berit Engøy Henriksen,Eva Eppler,Anthea Irwin,Pia Pichler,Siân Preece,Satori Soden Pdf

Language, Society and Power is the essential introductory text for students studying language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways in which language functions, how it influences thought and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. It seeks to answer such questions as: How can a language reflect the status of children and older people? Do men and women talk differently? How can our use of language mark our ethnic identity? It also looks at language use in politics and the media and investigates how language affects and constructs our identities, exploring notions of correctness and attitudes towards language use. This third edition of this bestselling book has been completely revised to include recent developments in theory and research and offers the following features: a range of new and engaging international examples drawn from everyday life: beauty advertisements, conversation transcripts, newspaper headlines reporting on asylum seekers, language themed cartoons, and excerpts from the television programme South Park and satirical news website The Onion new activities designed to give students a real understanding of the topic a new chapter covering 'Student Projects' – giving readers suggestions on how to further explore the topics covered in the book updated and expanded further reading sections for each chapter and a glossary. While it can be used as a stand-alone text, this edition of Language, Society and Power has also been fully cross-referenced with the new companion title: The Language, Society and Power Reader. Together these books provide the complete resource for students of English language and linguistics, media, communication, cultural studies, sociology and psychology.

Author : Alessandro Duranti
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780470997260

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A Companion to Linguistic Anthropology by Alessandro Duranti Pdf

A Companion to Linguistic Anthropology provides a series of in-depth explorations of key concepts and approaches by some of the scholars whose work constitutes the theoretical and methodological foundations of the contemporary study of language as culture. Provides a definitive overview of the field of linguistic anthropology, comprised of original contributions by leading scholars in the field Summarizes past and contemporary research across the field and is intended to spur students and scholars to pursue new paths in the coming decades Includes a comprehensive bibliography of over 2000 entries designed as a resource for anyone seeking a guide to the literature of linguistic anthropology

Author : Isra Shaikh
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783668927650

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The power of language. How can language create Individual identities? by Isra Shaikh Pdf

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2019 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: This work examines how individual identities are created by language. Language is an essential apparatus for communication. A Language shapes the manner in which individuals see the world and it likewise characterizes culture of any general public. The information of more than one dialect makes a man progressively proficient and skillful from multiple points of view. But language is not limited only for communication as it has a very vital role in our lives. It is the tool through which we conquer anything in the world. However, apart from these facts language has the power to dominate over ideas, create different identities and construct a social gap between people. According to Edward "language and identity are ultimately inseparable". Words and dialect establish implications inside talks and talks fluctuate in power. The incredible ones replicate all the more dominant implications, colonize different languages and underestimate or quietness the slightest amazing dialects and societies. For some people, language is the most critical factor while framing their own identities.

Author : Ching-Ching Lin,Clara Vaz Bauler
Publisher : Channel View Publications
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781800414747

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Reimagining Dialogue on Identity, Language and Power by Ching-Ching Lin,Clara Vaz Bauler Pdf

In this book dialogue is used as a research, knowledge-sharing and community-building tool in which participants engage with each other in reflecting upon the perspectives of self and others: challenging, complementing and contradicting each other as critical peers. The book aims to be an enactment of sociological reimagination, as a way to reimagine public conversations that inspire criticality, innovation and multimodality around the intersection of identity (self), language (mediating mechanism) and power (sociocultural domain). Each chapter illustrates the use of dialogue as a participatory research tool as a way in which the sharing of knowledge and the growth of understanding occurs through meaning- and strategy-making processes. Together they present dialogue as an integrative model of self-inquiry and social activism and provide a valuable standpoint to understand the participatory nature of our very effort to question and investigate our sense of self in the world.

Author : David Evans
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781350023024

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Language, Identity and Symbolic Culture by David Evans Pdf

Language is integral to the construction of personal, socio-cultural and socio-political identities. Language, Identity and Symbolic Culture closely investigates the relationship between language and identities, offering a comprehensive yet progressive view of how linguistics relates to development and education, both in theoretical and real world applications. Progressing from a theoretical core examining the connection between language and individual identity, this book moves on to look at the wider socio-political discourse involving the marginalization and resistance of communities in the world. Beginning with the philosophical paradigms of language, Evans questions whether language shapes personal identities in its daily use or whether language is simply a tool for describing, rather than creating, the world. Extrapolating on this, the contributors utilise case studies from across the globe to see how these linguistic perspectives are played out in the real world, considering the role of language in issues surrounding power, colonization, marginalization and education. Language, Identity and Symbolic Culture offers a view of language identity conflicts around the world and an understanding of the opportunities of political and cultural emancipation created through language and open discourse.