Misunderstanding Skills As Part Of Language Socialization

Author : Manuela Dimitrova
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-20
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9783638368506

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Misunderstanding skills as part of language socialization by Manuela Dimitrova Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,3, LMU Munich (LMU Muenchen), course: Proseminar, 10 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The Importance of Language: An Introduction Communication is perhaps the one thing that brings and keeps human beings together. It is through talking to each other that we are able to belong. Without language this wouldn’t be possible. The most striking example in world literature, that could prove this statement is the monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Because of his looks, he is completely shut out from society. Only with time does he understand that the only way for him to become part of this very same society is through language and communication, through trying to understand people and be understood. Only after gaining enough skills to articulate his thoughts and feelings in a way not to be misunderstood, is he able to take part in social life. It is then natural to assume that the ability to express ourselves, as well as the ability to comprehend what is expressed, is one of the major criteria for socializing. It allows us to belong to a community. This ability develops throughout our lives. We start from zero as infants and become more and more skilled as we grow up. This “gain[ing] of competence in sense-making”, as Elinor Ochs (1991: 44) calls it, has been a major research topic for linguists. Ochs tries to show in her article, “Misunderstanding Children”, how close this process of developing language skills, in order to understand/comprehend, is connected to the social and cultural development of individuals, because “[e]very society establishes norms of competence and all members of society, including infants and children, are evaluated in terms of them” (Ochs 1991: 44). Children become linguistically and culturally competent members of their communities through interactions with caregivers and other more competent members of their community (cf. Ochs & Schieffelin, 1984; Schieffelin & Ochs, 1986). Through this language socialization, children learn the behaviors that are culturally appropriate in their community (cf. Schieffelin & Ochs, 1986).

Author : Nikolas Coupland,Howard Giles,John M. Wiemann
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015019593949

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'Miscommunication' and Problematic Talk by Nikolas Coupland,Howard Giles,John M. Wiemann Pdf

Language use and communication are pervasively and even intrinsically flawed, partial and problematic - this is the contention of this volume, which explores failures in interpersonal communication. Rather than approaching communication in terms of competence, effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction, the contributors reassess key social contexts in terms of miscommunication rather than communication, failure rather than success. They provide an integrative overview of research in defined social contexts, highlighting particular social groups, social situations and communicative modes. The elderly, children, non-native speakers, medical personnel and the disabled are among those discussed.

Author : Deniz Ortactepe
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443843188

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The Development of Conceptual Socialization in International Students by Deniz Ortactepe Pdf

The relationship between language and culture has been the focus of attention in the fields of anthropology, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics and sociology, especially in regard to the acquisition of language and negotiation of identity. Schieffelin and Ochs’ (1986) framework of language socialization, in this respect, has inspired a variety of research, each of which approaches individuals’ socialization processes from a different perspective. Second language (L2) acquisition research has also benefited from this framework to explore L2 learners’ linguistic and social development in the target language culture. This volume offers a new perspective to analyze L2 socialization. Since adult L2 learners have already acquired the norms and values of their native culture through first language socialization (Kecskes, 2002; Matsumura, 2001), their experience with the L2 leads to conceptual blending and restructuring of what they already have. Therefore, the present book talks about “conceptual socialization” (Kecskes, 2002), a theoretical framework that is proposed in this study to refer to the process that L2 learners go through in becoming members of the target language community. The aim of the study presented in this volume is to explore the process of conceptual socialization by investigating its impact on international students’ social and linguistic development. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to identify and explore the changes in the students’ social and linguistic repertoire. While there is a plethora of research on English as second language learners and short-term study abroad students within the field of applied linguistics and interlanguage pragmatics, the trajectories of long-term international students who pursue graduate degrees abroad remain untold. Considering the increasing number of international students in the US and the challenges awaiting them in the new sociocultural environment, this volume plays a substantial role in exploring the process that international students go through as a result of their conceptual socialization. The findings presented in this book will not only shed light on how international students become socialized into the target culture’s linguistic and sociocultural repertoires, but will also provide recommendations for the prospective international students so as to facilitate their conceptual socialization process.

Author : Alessandro Duranti,Elinor Ochs,Bambi B. Schieffelin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118772997

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The Handbook of Language Socialization by Alessandro Duranti,Elinor Ochs,Bambi B. Schieffelin Pdf

Documenting how in the course of acquiring language children become speakers and members of communities, The Handbook of Language Socialization is a unique reference work for an emerging and fast-moving field. Spans the fields of anthropology, education, applied linguistics, and human development Includes the latest developments in second and heritage language socialization, and literary and media socialization Discusses socialization across the entire life span and across institutional settings, including families, schools, work places, and churches Explores data from a multitude of cultures from around the world

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UCSB:31205034901627

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Military Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : PURD:32754085107559

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Professional Journal of the United States Army by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UOM:39015088892537

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Review of Current Military Literature by Anonim Pdf

Author : K. M. Borman
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317738114

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The Social Life of Children in a Changing Society by K. M. Borman Pdf

This book developed from a symposium in which participants examined childhood socialization from a number of perspectives and with several disciplinary lenses. The major purpose of the symposium and thus of this volume is to provide an integrative, multidisciplinary discussion of the social development of preschool and young elementary school-aged children. As a result, there are contributions to this volume from anthropologists (Leacock, Ogbu), psychologists (Lippincott, Mueller, Ramey and Snow), sociologists (Borman, Denzin) and scholars who have self-consciously adopted an interdisciplinary framework. First published in 1984. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : William B. Svoboda
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139449885

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Childhood Epilepsy by William B. Svoboda Pdf

More than half the numbers of children with epilepsy have interrelated language, learning and/or behavior complications. By adulthood, these problems can interfere with socialization and employment. The seizures may be controlled but the developmental distortions can continue to present problems for health and education systems and carers. In this comprehensive and fully referenced book, William Svoboda distils a lifetime of clinical experience with childhood epilepsy into three areas which address each of the main areas of difficulty. In each he looks at why the problems arise and assesses diagnostic and remediative approaches. The focus is on the whole care of the child rather than on diagnosis, classification and medication alone. Clinicians, mental health practitioners, educators and speech–language pathologists will find this book invaluable.

Author : Alessandro Duranti
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : Elizabeth Keating,Sirkka L. Jarvenpaa
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780520291379

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Words Matter by Elizabeth Keating,Sirkka L. Jarvenpaa Pdf

In a twenty-first-century global economy, in which multinational companies coordinate and collaborate withÊpartners and clientele around the world, it is usually English that is the parlance of business, research, technology, and finance. Most assume that if parties on both ends of the conferenceÊcall are fluent English speakers, information will be shared seamlessly and without any misunderstanding. But is that really true? Ê Words Matter examines how communications between transnational partners routinely break down, even when all parties are fluent English speakers. The end result is lost time, lost money, and often discord among those involved. WhatÕs going wrong? Contrary to a common assumption, language is never neutral. Its is heavily influenced by oneÕs culture and can often result in unintended meanings depending on word choice, a particular phrase, or even oneÕs inflection. A recent study of corporate managers found that one out of five projects fail primarily because of ineffective transnational communication, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars. Ê In Words Matter, you will venture into the halls of multinational tech companies around the world to study language and culture at work; learn practical steps for harnessing research in communication and anthropology to become more skilled in the digital workplace; and learn to use the ÒCommunication Plus Model,Ó which can be easily applied in multiple situations, leading to better communication and better business outcomes. Ê

Author : Rachel Shively
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781614518617

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Learning and Using Conversational Humor in a Second Language During Study Abroad by Rachel Shively Pdf

This book examines the use of conversational humor in a second language in the context of study abroad. Using a longitudinal design, naturalistic interactions, and a language socialization framework, the study investigates the ways in which study abroad students develop in their production of humor in second language Spanish and discusses how those developments are the result of language learning processes grounded in social interaction.

Author : Denise M. Nicholson,Dylan D. Schmorrow
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466556874

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Advances in Design for Cross-Cultural Activities by Denise M. Nicholson,Dylan D. Schmorrow Pdf

This volume explores decision-making styles, including cooperative, collaborative, avoidant, competitive, and dominate that are commonly modified by the culture. Culture is not a stagnant phenomenon, and many variables need to be considered to accurately evaluation cultural differences in decision-making styles. Among many cultural factors, the individual ("I" culture) – collectivism ("we" culture) dimension is one of the most important influential factor to be considered when studying culture difference, including decision-making styles.

Author : Deborah Tannen
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780062210111

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That's Not What I Meant! by Deborah Tannen Pdf

At home, on the job, in a personal relationship, it's often not what you say but how you say it that counts. Deborah Tannen revolutionized our thinking about relationships between women and men in her #1 bestseller You Just Don't Understand. In That's Not What I Meant!, the internationally renowned sociolinguist and expert on communication demonstrates how our conversational signals—voice level, pitch and intonation, rhythm and timing, even the simple turns of phrase we choose—are powerful factors in the success or failure of any relationship. Regional speech characteristics, ethnic and class backgrounds, age, and individual personality all contribute to diverse conversational styles that can lead to frustration and misplaced blame if ignored—but provide tools to improve relationships if they are understood. At once eye-opening, astute, and vastly entertaining, Tannen's classic work on interpersonal communication will help you to hear what isn't said and to recognize how your personal conversational style meshes or clashes with others. It will give you a new understanding of communication that will enable you to make the adjustments that can save a conversation . . . or a relationship.

Author : Jenny Cook-Gumperz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : English language
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033228516

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Changing Views of Language in Education and the Implications for Literacy Research by Jenny Cook-Gumperz Pdf