A Model of Verbal Interaction

A portrait of English language classrooms in Jamaica

Autor*innen

• Monica Taylor

Parameter

• 232 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Lehrbücher
• Sprachbücher & -lexika

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The book provides an in-depth examination of verbal interactions in Jamaican classrooms across various educational levels. It analyzes the linguistic codes employed by teachers and students, exploring their contextual motivations. Utilizing script theory, the author investigates the linguistic patterns of these interactions and their connection to both physical and social environments. This work significantly contributes to discussions on the complexities of teaching English in post-colonial, Creole-speaking contexts, enhancing our comprehension of classroom dynamics.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback