Language, knowledge and pedagogy : functional linguistic and sociological perspectives /

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Imprint:London ; New York : Continuum, 2008.
Description:1 online resource (xiii, 267 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11101019
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Other authors / contributors:Christie, Frances.
Martin, J. R., 1950-
ISBN:9781441131195
1441131191
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9781283271721
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Summary: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 p.
Other form:Print version: Language, knowledge and pedagogy. London ; New York : Continuum, 2008 9781847065728