Language, Knowledge and Pedagogy: Functional Linguistic and Sociological Perspectives - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847065724 ISBN 13: 9781847065728

Publisher: Continuum, 2009

Synopsis

This book explores the nature of knowledge, language and pedagogy from the perspective of two complementary theories: systemic functional linguistics, and Bernstein-inspired sociology. Bernstein's sociology of knowledge makes a distinction between horizontal and vertical discourses as ways in which knowledge is transmitted in institutional settings, with teachers as agents of symbolic control. Systemic functional linguists have explored educational discourse according to similar hierarchies, and by bringing the two perspectives together this book shows the impact of language on knowledge and pedagogy. The contributors examine the different structures of knowledge and the flow of information within the school context, but also according to language in early childhood, literacy, English, the social sciences, science and mathematics. The result is a progressive and dynamic analysis of knowledge structures at work in educational institutions. Language, Knowledge and Pedagogy makes a major contribution to linguistics, applied linguistics and educational theory. It will be of interest to researchers working in these areas.

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About the Author

Frances Christie is Emeritus Professor of Language and Literacy Education at the University of Melbourne, Australia and Honorary Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia.<br /><br />

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847065724
• ISBN 13: 9781847065728
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 282
• Editor: Christie Frances