
Language and Discrimination
Longman (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 10. August 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-582-55265-4 (ISBN)
Description
Langauge and Discrimination provides a unique and authoritative study of the linguistic dimension of racial discrimination. Based upon extensive work carried out over many years by the Industrial Language Training Service in the U.K, this illuminating analysis argues that a real understanding of how language functions as a means of indirect racial discrimination must be founded on an expanded view of language which recognises the inseparability of language, culture and meaning.
After initially introducing the subject matter of the book and providing an overview of discrimination and language learning, the authors examine the relationship between theory and practice in four main areas: theories of interaction and their application; ethnographic and linguistic analysis of workplace settings; training in communication for white professionals; and language training for adult bilingual workers and job-seekers. Detailed case studies illustrate how theory can be turned into practice if appropriate information, research, development and training and co-ordinated in an integrated response to issues of multi-ethnic communication, discrimination and social justice.
After initially introducing the subject matter of the book and providing an overview of discrimination and language learning, the authors examine the relationship between theory and practice in four main areas: theories of interaction and their application; ethnographic and linguistic analysis of workplace settings; training in communication for white professionals; and language training for adult bilingual workers and job-seekers. Detailed case studies illustrate how theory can be turned into practice if appropriate information, research, development and training and co-ordinated in an integrated response to issues of multi-ethnic communication, discrimination and social justice.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
508 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-55265-4 (9780582552654)
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Persons
Celia Roberts is Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at King's College London, UK. Her research interests include langauge and ethnicity, sociolinguistics and ethnography.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgements
Transcription conventions
1. Discrimination and language learning: an overview
2. Mapping interaction: practice and theory
3. Cross-cultural training
4. Ethnographic and linguistic analysis in the workplace
5. Language teaching and learning
6. Conclusion
Appendix 1: Industrial Language Training: its origins, aims and objectives
Appendix 2: The role of the National Centre for Industrial Language Training (NCILT)
Appendix 3: Race Relations Act 1976
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
Transcription conventions
1. Discrimination and language learning: an overview
2. Mapping interaction: practice and theory
3. Cross-cultural training
4. Ethnographic and linguistic analysis in the workplace
5. Language teaching and learning
6. Conclusion
Appendix 1: Industrial Language Training: its origins, aims and objectives
Appendix 2: The role of the National Centre for Industrial Language Training (NCILT)
Appendix 3: Race Relations Act 1976
Bibliography
Index