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Language, Knowledge and Society in Higher Education
By Ian Bruce
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Description
The authors argue that this convergence integrates three knowledge areas of a disciplinary community: its social processes, epistemology, and discursive practices. Going beyond the narrower focus of much previous theory and research, the volume advocates an original and integrated approach to the multifaceted nature of the academic language and literacy practices of universities.
The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 examines the context of contemporary universities and the broader influences that shape academic language use. Part 2 explores disciplinarity and the three dimensions that together shape academic language: social, epistemological, and discursive. The authors then present an innovative and integrated model of the three dimensions and use it to examine language from social science and STEM subjects. A concluding manifesto argues for an integrative, reflexive and ethical approach to researching academic language. This volume is of interest to anyone concerned with understanding, analysing, and teaching the academic language of universities as it is used for study or research publication purposes.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
256
Release Date:
2026-01-22
Publication Date:
2026-01-22
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1350469548
ISBN13:
9781350469549
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Weight:
552 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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