Memory, identity and cognition : explorations in culture and communication / Jacek Mianowski, Michał Borodo and Paweł Schreiber, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mianowski, Jacek, editor.

Borodo, Michal, editor.

Schreiber, PaweÅ&#x0082, editor.

James A. Crawford Memorial Fund.

Series:

Second language learning and teaching. Issues in literature and culture

Second language learning and teaching: issues in literature and culture

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Memory.

Identity (Philosophical concept).

Cognition.

Perception.

Physical Description:

xi, 235 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2019]

Summary:

The book analyses a variety of topics and current issues in linguistics and literary studies, focusing especially on such aspects as memory, identity and cognition. Firstly, it discusses the notion of memory and the idea of reimagining, as well as coming to terms with the past. Secondly, it studies the relationship between perception, cognition and language use. It then investigates a variety of practices of language users, language learners and translators, such as the use of borrowings from hip-hop and slang. The book is indended for researchers in the fields of linguistics and literary studies, lecturers teaching undergraduate and master's students on courses in language and literature.

Contents:

Part I. Constructing identity through words and images

Part II. Reimagining the past and celebrating memory

Part III. Focusing on language, perception and cognition.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James A. Crawford Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

3030125890

9783030125899

OCLC:

1082169024