This title offers an overview of the field of institutional discourse, introducing the key theorists. How language is used in institutions and the language of power are key concerns of both sociolinguistics and social theory. The ways in which individuals talk in institutional s…
A comprehensive introduction to language and power for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates, this title covers all the important issues within language and power, and the different approaches to analysing these issues.
How language is used in institutions and how institutions generate language is a key concern of both sociolinguistics and social theory. This readable and comprehensive introduction to language and power in institutions combines theoretical reflection with a strong analytical fo…
The languages of urban Africa
by ebrary, Inc, Mc Laughlin, Fiona
fromAdvances in sociolinguistics
The Languages of Urban Africa consists of a series of case studies that address four main themes. The first is the history of African urban languages. The second set focus on theoretical issues in the study of African urban languages, exploring the outcomes of intense multilingu…
The Languages of Urban Africa consists of a series of case studies that address four main themes.€ The first is the history of African urban languages. The second set focus on theoretical issues in the study of African urban languages, exploring the outcomes of intense multiling…
Applied linguistics as social science
by Carter, Bob, Sealey, Alison
fromAdvances in applied linguistics
Applied linguistics as social science
by Carter, Bob, Sealey, Alison
fromAdvances in applied linguistics