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UNINA9910783887103321 |
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Autore |
Carter Ronald <1947, > |
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Titolo |
Investigating English discourse : language, literacy and literature / / Ronald Carter |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 1997 |
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ISBN |
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1-134-76975-X |
0-203-28335-X |
0-203-43838-8 |
1-134-76976-8 |
1-280-15676-7 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (265 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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English language - Discourse analysis |
English language - Study and teaching |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-243) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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INVESTIGATING ENGLISH DISCOURSE Language, literacy and literature; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part I Language, Discourse and 'English'; 1 Proper English: Language, Culture and Curriculum; 2 The New Grammar Teaching; 3 Politics and Knowledge about Language: The Linc Project; 4 Standard Englishes: Speech and Writing; 5 Discourse Literacy: Rewording Texts, Revising Discourse; Postscripts and Prospects; Part II Literature, Discourse and 'English'; Overview: 'Lang' and 'Lit': Interpretin g Discourse; 6 Is There a Literary Language?; 7 Metaphor and Creative Risks |
8 Discourse, Conversation and Creativity 9 Teaching Language and Literariness; 10 Teaching Discourses in Different Ways; Postscripts and Prospects; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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In this challenging and at times controversial book, Ronald Carter addresses the discourse of 'English' as a subject of teaching and learning.Among the key topics investigated are:* grammar* correctness and standard English* critical language awareness and literacy* language and creativity* the methodological integration of language and literature in the curriculum* discourse theory and textual |
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