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Language and Subjectivity [Kõva köide]

(University of Melbourne)
  • Formaat: Hardback, 262 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 223x143x17 mm, kaal: 420 g, Worked examples or Exercises; 2 Maps; 11 Halftones, unspecified
  • Sari: Key Topics in Applied Linguistics
  • Ilmumisaeg: 28-Feb-2019
  • Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN-10: 1108475485
  • ISBN-13: 9781108475488
  • Formaat: Hardback, 262 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 223x143x17 mm, kaal: 420 g, Worked examples or Exercises; 2 Maps; 11 Halftones, unspecified
  • Sari: Key Topics in Applied Linguistics
  • Ilmumisaeg: 28-Feb-2019
  • Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN-10: 1108475485
  • ISBN-13: 9781108475488
Understanding the role of language within the formation of a sense of self has been revolutionised by developments in social theory, particularly poststructuralism. This book provides students with a much-needed introduction to these developments and their relevance to social problems involving racist, sexist, homophobic and other discourses.

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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'This is a book that applied linguists those new to the field and those who have been around a while and think they know all this stuff should read and talk about. [ It] takes us on an intellectual ride through many domains while urging us to think politically, to engage with the local operations of language, and to act as applied linguists. I'm not sure what has been planned for the rest of this series, but this sets the bar high.' Alastair Pennycook, Language in Society 'Tim McNamara oers interesting and engaging insights into the construction of subjectivities in various discourses, and the role of language in the formation of understanding self this book constitutes an essential thinking tool for scholars and students who want to explore further our construction of identity through language.' Argyro Kanaki, BAAL News 'To conclude, this book is undoubtedly a welcome addition to the fields of applied linguistics and sociolinguistics. Presenting state-of-the-art research, Language and Subjectivity is highly recommended to scholars and students involved in the study of subjectivity from a linguistic perspective. Readers would benefit from this book not only because it adds clarity to this topic, but also because it suggests numerous research directions that still need to be explored.' Nicole Mazzetto, LINGUIST List 'Language and Subjectivity makes a successful attempt at providing theoretical and methodological clarity to researching identity and subjectivity. It is a recommended reading for anyone who is interested in understanding the relationship between self and discourse.' Ruolin Hu, Applied Linguistics

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An incisive account of the relationship between language and identity, illuminating the role of language in racism, sexism, colonialism and similar social forces.
List of figures
x
List of Tables
xi
Acknowledgements xii
1 The Construction of the Subject
1(21)
1.1 Introduction
1(2)
1.2 Social Perspectives on the Subject in Poststructuralism
3(2)
1.3 Language and Discourses of the Nation
5(2)
1.4 Discourse and Subjectivity: Foucault's Discipline and Punish
7(2)
1.5 Discourse and the Recognition of the Subject
9(3)
1.6 The Psyche of the Subject
12(2)
1.7 `Normal' and `Abnormal' Subjects in Discourse
14(2)
1.8 Iterability and the Problem of Agency in Subjectivity
16(4)
1.9 Conclusion
20(1)
1.10 Suggestions for Further Reading
20(2)
2 Discourses of Gender and Sexuality
22(24)
2.1 Introduction: `Talking Like a Man'
22(2)
2.2 Do Men and Women Communicate Differently?
24(1)
2.3 Language and Gender Dominance
25(2)
2.4 Language and Gender Difference
27(3)
2.5 Discourses of Sexuality in Discourses of Gender
30(2)
2.6 Poststructuralist Approaches: Gender as Performativity
32(4)
2.7 Gender and Sexuality as Performance
36(3)
2.8 Butler and Performativity
39(3)
2.9 Language, Gender and Sexuality: Poststructuralist Approaches
42(2)
2.10 Conclusion: Performance and Performativity
44(1)
2.11 Suggestions for Further Reading
45(1)
3 Recognition and the Colonial Other
46(20)
3.1 Introduction
46(2)
3.2 Hegel and Recognition
48(1)
3.3 Recognition and Racism in Colonial Settings: Fanon
49(3)
3.4 The Other in Colonial Discourse: Said and Orientalism
52(4)
3.5 Derrida and Recognition
56(3)
3.6 Beyond Self and Other
59(5)
3.7 Conclusion
64(1)
3.8 Suggestions for Further Reading
64(2)
4 Racist Discourse and Everyday Language
66(34)
4.1 Introduction: The Power of Everyday Language
66(3)
4.2 Victor Klemperer: Everyday Language under Nazism
69(3)
4.3 Racist Discourse in Casual Conversation
72(2)
4.4 What Is Anti-Semitism?
74(5)
4.5 Reports of Exposure to Racist Discourse by its Targets
79(9)
4.6 The Reaction of the Targets of Racism: Subjectivity as a Site of Struggle
88(7)
4.7 Everyday Racism as a Reservoir of Violence
95(2)
4.8 Conclusion
97(1)
4.9 Suggestions for Further Reading
98(2)
5 Language Learning and Subjectivity
100(19)
5.1 Introduction
100(3)
5.2 Language teaming and Discourses of National Identity
103(3)
5.3 Language Learning and Discourses of Ethnicity
106(1)
5.4 Language Learning and Discourses of Gender
107(2)
5.5 Language teaming: A Personal History
109(5)
5.6 Language Learning and Discourses of Globalization: The Communicative Movement
114(3)
5.7 Conclusion
117(1)
5.8 Suggestions for Further Reading
118(1)
6 Discourse and Subjectivity in Face-to-Face Interaction (1): The Interaction Order
119(20)
6.1 Introduction
119(1)
6.2 Face-to-face Interaction: The Interaction Order
120(3)
6.3 Conversation Analysis and Interaction in Institutional Settings
123(12)
6.4 Reconciling the Two Social Orders
135(2)
6.5 Conclusion
137(1)
6.6 Suggestions for Further Reading
138(1)
7 Discourse and Subjectivity in Face-to-Face Interaction (2): Inscribing Gender
139(26)
7.1 Introduction
139(2)
7.2 The Debate about the Relevance of Gender
141(4)
7.3 Gender and Performativity: A Discussion in a University Setting
145(18)
7.4 Conclusion
163(1)
7.5 Suggestions for Further Reading
164(1)
8 Categorizing Others in Casual Conversation
165(15)
8.1 Introduction
165(1)
8.2 What is Membership Categorization Analysis?
166(12)
8.3 Conclusion
178(1)
8.4 Suggestions for Further Reading
179(1)
9 Technologies of Subjectivity: Language Tests and Identification
180(32)
9.1 Introduction: The Shibboleth ISO
9.2 LADO: Language Analysis for the Determination of Origin of Asylum Claimants
184(5)
9.3 LADO and Language Testing
189(2)
9.4 The Process of Validation in Language Testing and in LADO
191(6)
9.5 Interpreting the Evidence
197(6)
9.6 Validation: The Social Context
203(4)
9.7 Language as Shibboleth: A Poststructuralist Perspective
207(3)
9.8 Conclusion
210(1)
9.9 Suggestions for Further Reading
211(1)
10 Conclusion: Discourse and Discipline
212(9)
Glossary 221(3)
References 224(16)
Index 240
Tim McNamara is Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Melbourne.