ISBN:
9780415584814
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (257 p)
Series Statement:
Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics
Series Statement:
Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version Exploring Professional Communication : Language in Action
DDC:
302.2
Keywords:
Business communication
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Communication in organizations
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Interpersonal communication
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Oral communication
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course as well as advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also ideal for language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative 'practice-to-theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before
Description / Table of Contents:
Front Cover; Exploring Professional Communication; Copyright Page; Contents; List of figures and tables; Series editor's introduction; Acknowledgements; 1 What is professional communication?; Section A: Examples of professional communication; Section B: Conceptualising professional communication; Section C: Approaching professional communication from the perspective of applied linguistics; Brief outline of the book; Summary; 2 Genres of professional communication; Section A: Exploring genres of professional communication; Section B: Engaging with genres of professional communication
Description / Table of Contents:
Section C: Analysing different genres of professional communicationSummary; 3 Workplace culture; Section A: Communicating differently in different workplaces; Section B: What is workplace culture?; Section C: Theorising workplace culture; Summary; 4 Culture and politeness at work; Section A: Is culture an issue at work?; Section B: Exploring culture; Section C: Theorising politeness and face in cultural contexts; Summary; 5 Identities at work; Section A: Exploring identities at work; Section B: Constructing identities at work; Section C: Theorising identity construction; Summary; 6 Gender
Description / Table of Contents:
Section A: Gender stereotypes and realitySection B: Engaging with gender; Section C: Researching gender issues at work; Summary; 7 Leadership; Section A: Exploring leadership discourse; Section B: Conceptualising leadership; Section C: Approaching leadership discourse; Summary; 8 Conclusion; Bringing it all together; Some avenues for future research; Task commentaries; Appendix A: Transcription conventions; Appendix B: Translated email from Chapter 7; Notes; Glossary; Further reading; References; Index;
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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