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Language and Subjectivity (Key Topics in Applied Linguistics)

By Tim McNamara

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2019
ISBN
1108475485, 9781108475488
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5060283 bytes)
Series
(Key Topics in Applied Linguistics)
Pages
262\265
Time added
2024-10-04 17:06:09

Description

Understanding the role of language within the formation of a sense of self has been revolutionised by developments in social theory, particularly poststructuralism. There is now a new emphasis on the way in which subjects are vulnerable in the face of powerful discourses such as nation, gender, race and sexuality. This book is a clear and engaging introduction to these developments and their relevance to students of language. Using lively and often personal examples throughout, Tim McNamara explores the role of language within processes of subjectivity using the insights of conversation analysis (CA), creating an original conceptual and methodological bridge between the macro- and micro-dimensions of social discourse and everyday conversational interaction.

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