David Block, John Gray, Marnie Holborow

Broschiertes Buch

Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics

Beschreibung

This book explores neoliberalism - a view of the world that puts the market at its centre- from the perspective of applied linguistics.

Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics argues that while applied linguistics has become more interdisciplinary in orientation, it has ignored or downplayed the role of political economy, namely the way in which social, political and economic factors relate to one another within the context of a capitalist economy. The authors take the view that engagement with political economy is central to any fully rounded analysis of language and language-related issues in the world today and their collaboration in this volume represents an initial attempt to redress what they perceive to be an imbalance in the field.

The book begins with a discussion of neoliberalism and an analysis of the ways in which neoliberal ideology impacts on language. This is followed by a discussion of how globalization and identity have been conceptualised in applied linguistics in ways which have ignored the political centrality of class - a concept which the authors see as integral to their perspective. The book concludes with an analysis of the ways in which neoliberal ideology plays out in two key areas of applied linguistics - language teaching and language teacher education.

Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics is essential reading for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in applied linguistics.

Autor

David Block is Professor of Language in Education in the Department of Learning, Curriculum and Culture at the Institute of Education, University of London. John Gray is Senior Lecturer in TESOL Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Marnie Holborow is Lecturer in the School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies at Dublin City University.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: Y110606
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Februar 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 278g
• ISBN-13: 9780415592055
• ISBN-10: 0415592054
• Artikelnr.: 34226457

Rezensionen

'...this book offers a distinctive vision of what a more socially-engaged applied linguistics might look like. Those who disagree with such a project should read it so they can sharpen their arguements, and those in favor should read so they can help bring about the changes they seek within the discipline, and perhaps larger ones too.' - LinguistList

"Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics is a fascinating and highly erudite incursion into the links between these two fields of enquiry by bringing in a wealth of references to philosophy, sociolinguistics and economic policy. Despite its in-depth analysis, it manages to make the topic accessible to a reader not well versed in political economy. By linking Applied Linguistics to political economy the authors of this book have made Applied Linguistics more interesting." London Review of Education

'...this book offers a distinctive vision of what a more socially-engaged applied linguistics might look like. Those who disagree with such a project should read it so they can sharpen their arguements, and those in favor should read so they can help bring about the changes they seek within the discipline, and perhaps larger ones too.' - LinguistList

"Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics is a fascinating and highly erudite incursion into the links between these two fields of enquiry by bringing in a wealth of references to philosophy, sociolinguistics and economic policy. Despite its in-depth analysis, it manages to make the topic accessible to a reader not well versed in political economy. By linking Applied Linguistics to political economy the authors of this book have made Applied Linguistics more interesting." London Review of Education