Language, Knowledge and Pedagogy: Functional Linguistic and Sociological Perspectives (Functional Linguistic And Sociological Perspectives)

Author
Christie, Frances (EDT)/ Martin, J. R. (EDT)
Publisher
Continuum
Published
20070228
ISBN
9780826489173
ISBN registration area
English-language area (ISBN 978-0)

Description

Explores the nature of knowledge, language and pedagogy from the perspective of two complementary theories: systemic functional linguistics, and Bernstein-inspired sociology. This book shows the impact of language on knowledge and pedagogy. It examines the different structures of knowledge and the flow of information within the school context.