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In its first edition, Social Linguistics and Literacies was a major contribution to the emerging interdisciplinary field of sociocultural approaches to language and literacy, and was one of the founding texts of the New Literacy Studies.This book serves as a classic introduction to the study of language, learning and literacy in their social, cultural and political contexts. It shows how contemporary sociocultural approaches to language and literacy emerged and:Engages with topics such as orality and literacy, the history of literacy, the nature of discourse analysis and social theories of mind and meaningExplores how language functions in a societySurveys the notion of discourse with specific reference to crosscultural issues in communities and schools.This fifth edition offers an overview of the sociocultural approaches to language and literacy that coalesced into the New Literacy Studies. It also introduces readers to a particular style of analyzing languageinuseinsociety and develops a distinctive specific perspective on language and literacy centered on the notion of 'Discourses'. It will be of interest to researchers, lecturers and students in education, linguistics, or any field that deals with language, especially in social or cultural terms.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Social Linguistics and Literacies'? A: The book primarily focuses on the sociocultural approaches to language and literacy, examining how they are shaped by social, cultural, and political contexts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Social Linguistics and Literacies' is James Gee.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the fifth edition, published on March 4, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 290 pages.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in linguistics? A: Yes, the book serves as a classic introduction, making it suitable for beginners as well as researchers and students in education and linguistics.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Key topics include orality and literacy, the history of literacy, discourse analysis, and the social theories of mind and meaning.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book officially released? A: The official release date of the book was March 12, 2015.
- Q: Does the book address cross-cultural issues? A: Yes, it explores cross-cultural issues related to discourse in communities and schools.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for researchers, lecturers, and students in education, linguistics, and fields that deal with language in social or cultural contexts.