Identity and pragmatic language use : a study on Japanese ELF users / Yoko Nogami.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nogami, Yōko, author.

Series:

Developments in English as a lingua franca ; Volume 11.

Developments in English as a lingua franca ; Volume 11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Social aspects.

English language.

Lingua francas.

Japan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XV, 281 p.)

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter Mouton, [2020]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

ELF (English as a lingua franca) research counters the monocentric view of English based on norms of native speakers of English, and supports any usages reflecting sociopragmatic and pragmalinguistic reality of ELF communication. Such an approach empowers any speakers of English to contemplate their own varieties of English as legitimate, providing them greater options for positive self-identification. Based on qualitative and interpretive methodology, this book illustrates how Japanese L2 English users establish identities related to L2 English as part of their multiple identities, and how they explore new identity options through ELF. Moreover, the author demonstrates how power relations relating to English language are constructed through the participants’ experiences in ELF interactions. Also, analysis of the data reveals that to what degree the Japanese L2 English users wish to affiliate with particular groups in ELF interactions with people from diverse cultural background.Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the study, this book will appeal to a broad audience such as scholars and students who are interested in further understanding of identity and sociocultural issues involved in intercultural communication.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Acknowledgements

Contents

Notes

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Language, identity and second language users through an ELF lens

Chapter 3. Exploring ELF users’ identities and pragmatic language use

Chapter 4. Narratives on a sense of English-speaking self

Chapter 5. Power relations and negotiation of identities in ELF communication

Chapter 6. Construction of cultural identities through ELF

Chapter 7. Identity and pragmatic language use through ELF

Chapter 8. Conclusion

Appendices

References

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781501504174

1501504177

9781501504211

1501504215

OCLC:

1163878764