Literacy, Discourse, and Linguistics: Introduction.

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Title:	Literacy, Discourse, and Linguistics: Introduction.
Authors:	Gee, James Paul
Descriptors:	Applied Linguistics; Interpersonal Communication; Language Acquisition; Language Usage; Linguistic Theory; Literacy; Social Dialects; Social Influences; Sociolinguistics
Source:	Journal of Education, v171 n1 p5-17 1989
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Publication Date:	1989-00-00
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Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Abstract:	Argues that the focus of literacy studies or applied linguistics should not be language, or literacy, but social practices. Introduces a concept of language usage called "Discourse," incorporating words, acts, values, beliefs, attitudes, and social identities as well as gestures, glances, body positions, and clothes. (FMW)
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Note:	Special issue with title "Literacy, Discourse, and Linguistics: Essays by James Paul Gee."
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Audiences:	Researchers
Languages:	English
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