Neoliberalism and Applied Linguistics
Autor David Block, John Gray, Marnie Holborowen Limba Engleză Hardback – 9 feb 2012
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.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780415592048
ISBN-10: 0415592046
Pagini: 176
Ilustrații: 2 tables
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 0415592046
Pagini: 176
Ilustrații: 2 tables
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 11 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
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Public țintă
PostgraduateCuprins
1.Introduction David Block, John Gray and Marnie Holborow 2. What is Neoliberalism? Discourse, Ideology and the Real World Marnie Holborow 3. Neoliberal Keywords and the Contradictions of an Ideology Marnie Holborow 4. Economizing Globalisation and Identity in Applied Linguistics in Neoliberal Times David Block 5. Neoliberalism, Celebrity and ‘Aspirational Content’ in English Language Teaching Textbooks for the Global Market John Gray 6. The Marketisation of Language Teacher Education and Neoliberalism: Characteristics, Consequences and Future Prospects John Gray and David Block
Recenzii
'...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
'In this timely and thought-provoking book, Block, Gray and Holborow provide a compelling argument for social and applied linguists to consider more closely questions of political economy, contemporary capitalism and social class. A must read that will inspire and stimulate new ways of researching language under globalization.'
Adam Jaworski, Cardiff University, UK
'This timely book sets out to explore in considerable detail the material and ideological patterns dominant in Applied Linguistics, and often taken on board as natural, practical and compelling answers to equally evident issues and problems in the field. It shows how Applied Linguistics has slowly but surely changed from a humanist science to an industry of considerable size competing in a globalized market. It's an argument that will be welcomed by many scholars and practitioners, who often feel that something isn't really right but lack the instruments to decode their discomfort.'
Jan Blommaert, Tilburg University, The Netherlands
"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
'In this timely and thought-provoking book, Block, Gray and Holborow provide a compelling argument for social and applied linguists to consider more closely questions of political economy, contemporary capitalism and social class. A must read that will inspire and stimulate new ways of researching language under globalization.'
Adam Jaworski, Cardiff University, UK
'This timely book sets out to explore in considerable detail the material and ideological patterns dominant in Applied Linguistics, and often taken on board as natural, practical and compelling answers to equally evident issues and problems in the field. It shows how Applied Linguistics has slowly but surely changed from a humanist science to an industry of considerable size competing in a globalized market. It's an argument that will be welcomed by many scholars and practitioners, who often feel that something isn't really right but lack the instruments to decode their discomfort.'
Jan Blommaert, Tilburg University, The Netherlands
Descriere
This book examines and challenges Neoliberalism, or economic liberalism, the ideology at the heart of the current global economic crisis, from the perspective of applied linguistics.