Discourse in English Language Education [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910463026003321
• Autore: Flowerdew John
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, : Taylor and Francis, 2012
• ISBN: 0-203-08087-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (245 p.)
• Disciplina: 420.1/41; 420.141
• Soggetti: Action research in education; English language - Discourse analysis; English language -- Discourse analysis; English language - Study and teaching; English language -- Study and teaching; Functionalism (Linguistics); Systemic grammar; English; Languages & Literatures; English Language; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Discourse in English Language Education; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures and tables; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Defining discourse; 1.2 Defining Discourse Studies and Discourse Analysis; 1.3 Discourse Analysis may emphasise discourse structure or discourse function or both; 1.4 Discourse Analysis may focus on any sort of texts; 1.5 There are various approaches to Discourse Studies; 1.6 Discourse Analysis is conducted in many fields of activity; 1.7 Discourse Studies focuses on language in its contexts of use; 1.8 Discourse is intertextual1.9 Discourse and communication; 1.10 Discourse and communicative competence; 1.11 Organisation of the book; 1.12 Questions for discussion; 1.13 Further reading; Chapter 2 ; Systemic Functional Linguistics and register; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 A functional perspective on child language acquisition; 2.3 Systemic Functional Linguistics; 2.4 Register; 2.5 Lexicogrammar; 2.5.1 Features related to field and the ideational function; 2.5.1.1 Lexis; 2.5.1.2 Rank hierarchy; 2.5.1.3 Clauses; 2.5.1.4 Process types: transitivity; 2.5.1.5 Relational process clauses; 2.5.1.6 Material process clauses2.5.1.7 Verbal process clauses; 2.5.1.8 Mental process clauses; 2.5.1.9 Existential process clauses; 2.5.1.10 Behavioural process clauses; 2.5.2 Features related to tenor and the interpersonal function: person, modality and mood; 2.5.3 Features related to mode and the textual metafunction: cohesion, theme and thematic development; 2.6 Summary of analysis of the parrot text; 2.7 A text in a similar, yet different, register; 2.7.1 Field and the ideational function; 2.7.2 Tenor and the interpersonal function and mode and the textual function; 2.7.3 Summary of analysis of the iris text2.8 Conversation as register; 2.9 Sinclair and Coulthard's model of classroom interaction; 2.10 Speech and writing; 2.11 Lexical density; 2.12 Appraisal; 2.12.1 Graduation; 2.12.2 Attitude; 2.12.3 Engagement; 2.13 Critique; 2.14 Application to pedagogy; 2.15 Questions for discussion; 2.16 Further reading; Chapter 3 Cohesion; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Reference; 3.2.1 Definition, forms and functions; 3.2.2 Definite reference; 3.3 Substitution and ellipsis; 3.3.1 Substitution; 3.3.2 Ellipsis; 3.4 Conjunction; 3.5 Lexical cohesion; 3.6 General nouns and signalling nouns3.7 Cohesive chains; 3.8 Cohesive harmony; 3.9 Cohesion, coherence and texture; 3.10 Patterns of lexis in text: Hoey's model of (lexical) cohesion; 3.11 Tanskanen's approach to lexical cohesion; 3.12 Propositional relations; 3.13 Parallelism; 3.14 Critique; 3.15 Application to pedagogy; 3.15.1 The case for cohesion; 3.15.2 Ties, chains and bonds; 3.15.3 Lexis; 3.15.4 Propositional relations; 3.16 Conclusion; 3.17 Questions for discussion; 3.18 Further reading; Chapter 4 Thematic development; 4.1 Definition of theme; 4.2 Theme in grammar and discourse; 4.3 Theme in declarative clauses
• Sommario/riassunto: Discourse in English Language Education introduces students to the major concepts and questions in Discourse Studies and their applications to language education. Each chapter draws on key research to examine critically a particular approach in the field, providing a review of important literature, examples to illustrate the principal issues concerned and an outline of the implications for their application to pedagogy.Features include:coverage of a broad range of approaches in the field, including Systemic Functional Linguistics and Register, Speec

Working Women in the Sandwich Generation : Theories, Tools and Recommendations for Supporting Women's Working Lives

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910547689103321
• Autore: Rajahonka Mervi
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Bingley, : Emerald Publishing, 2022; Bingley : , : Emerald Publishing Limited, , 2022; ©2022
• ISBN: 1-80262-501-1
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (156 p.)
• Collana: Emerald Points
• Altri autori (Persone): Kwiatkowska-CiotuchaDorota; TimmersMiet; ZałuskaUrszula; VillmanKaija; LengelerVeerle; GielensTim
• Disciplina: 331.44094
• Soggetti: Gender studies: women; Management: leadership & motivation; Sociology: work & labour
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Tables and Figures -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1. Sandwich Generation -- 2. The Book is Created in Transnational Cooperation -- 3. Structure of the Book -- PART A-THEORIES -- Chapter 1-How Do They Manage? Coping Strategies of the Working Sandwich Generation in Flanders -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Description of the Research and Methodology -- 3. Nine Coping Strategies Adopted by the WSG -- 3.2. Boundary Management Strategy -- 3.3. Help-seeking Strategy -- 3.4. Planning Strategy -- 3.5. Personal Governance Strategy or Priority Strategy -- 3.6. Self-care Strategy -- 3.7. Time Focus Strategy -- 3.8. Value Strategy -- 3.9. Super-sandwich Strategy -- 4. Discussion and Conclusion -- 5. Self-assessment Questionnaire -- References -- Chapter 2-45+ Polish ; Women at Home and in the Labour Markets -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Description of Research and Applied Research Methods -- 3. Perception of Mature Women According to Semiotic Research -- 4. Situation of Mature Women in Poland According to CATI Research -- 4.1. Life Situation and Taking Care of Personal Development -- 4.2. Current Professional Situation -- 4.3. Values Important in the Life of Mature Women in Poland - Differentiation Due to the Characteristics Taken into Account in CATI Research -- 5. Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3-Sandwich Generation Women in Search for Meaningful Work and Life -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Changing World of Work -- 3. Concepts and Conceptualisations of HC -- 4. Concepts and Conceptualisations of Lifelong Learning -- 5. Careers and Work-Life Balance of Women -- 6. Research Design -- 7. Findings -- 8. Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- PART B-TOOLS AND CASES.; Chapter 4-Family Supportive Supervisors Behaviour for the Sandwich Generation: Considerations for Training Practice -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Conceptual Models -- 3. A FSSB Training for SVs of the WSG -- 4. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5-Tools Developed in and Lessons Learned from the Time4Help Project in Poland -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Test Version of the Model -- 3. Testing in Target Groups -- 4. The Final Model Version -- Note -- References -- Chapter 6-Cases and Lessons Learned from the Time4Help Project in Finland -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Study Circles as an Example of Tailored Training Programmes -- 3. Research Design and Empirical Findings -- 3.1. Case 1 -- 3.2. Case 2 -- 3.3. Case 3 -- 3.4. Case 4 -- 3.5. Case 5 -- 4. Discussion of the Cases -- 5. Conclusion -- Further Material -- References -- PART C-INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE RESEARCH -- Chapter 7-Sandwich Generation in the Workplace - International Comparative Research -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Description of the Research and Methodology -- 3. Occurrence and Intensity of the SG Phenomenon in the Analysed European Countries -- 4. WSG in Terms of Demographic and Professional Characteristics -- 5. Conclusion -- Note -- References -- PART D-CONCLUSION -- Chapter 8-Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations -- Discussion and Conclusion -- Recommendations -- References -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Women more often than men take care of their ageing relatives together with their own children or grandchildren. These Sandwich Generation (SG) women constitute an expanding vulnerable group on the labour market at higher risk of discrimination, work-family conflict, burnout, and withdrawal from the labour market and unemployment. Working Women in the Sandwich Generation helps present a clearer view of how to support this group both now and in the future. Beginning with a presentation of quantitative and qualitative research that sheds light on the SG situation in Poland, Finland and Flanders, this volume provides insights into various components from the SG life domains such as personal development and learning, connection to the labour market, coping strategies, resources, and energy drainers. In the second part the book provides tools for SG women, their supervisors, educators, and coaches to help manage challenging situations and improving wellbeing at work. Working Women in the Sandwich Generation then introduces the results of international comparative research the purpose of which was to identify and characterise the SG in five European countries before concluding with recommendations for supervisors and policy makers in supporting SG women.