Language, Knowledge and Pedagogy: Functional Linguistic and Sociological Perspectives

by J.R. Martin

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826489176
• ISBN13: 9780826489173
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"