Introducing Language in the Workplace
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Assuming no prior linguistics background, this introductory textbook summarises key topics and issues from workplace discourse research in a clear and accessible manner. The topics covered include how people issue directives, use humour and social talk, and how they manage conflict and disagreement. The role of language in the enactment of identity is also explored, in particular leadership, gender, and cultural identity, along with the implications and applications of workplace research for training and communications skills development. Over 160 international…
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Key features
- Assumes no existing linguistics knowledge, making it an ideal text for a wide range of courses
- Contains summaries, data examples, exercises and a glossary of key terms, to help students understand the key ideas more readily
- International in scope, making it suitable for a diverse audience
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108689984
- Series Cambridge Introductions to Applied Linguistics
- Subjects Applied Linguistics,Language and Linguistics,Sociolinguistics and Language in Society
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 16 July 2020
- ISBN: 9781108498944
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.68kg
- Contains: 17 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 2 tables 23 exercises
- Page extent: 302 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 16 July 2020
- ISBN: 9781108712873
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.56kg
- Contains: 17 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 2 tables 23 exercises
- Page extent: 302 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 16 December 2020
- ISBN: 9781108689984
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