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Kullman (2013) on Identity Discourse in a UK Textbook, Unpacking '…
Kullman (2013) on Identity Discourse in a UK Textbook
Unpacking 'discourses of identity'
Perspectives of the world as reflected in use of language as social practice
Certain perspectives/narratives dominate within certain cultural contexts
Critical discourse analysis calls for understanding of how discourses come to dominate
Education and discourses of identity
Instructional discourse follows a vertical structure in which narratives are passed down from teacher to student
Textbooks therefore are configurations of the values of the community that produces them
Globalising discourses of identity within ELT
In this framework, the teacher, rather impose their own cultural narrative, leads the learner 'ownership' of the target language and the cultural narratives embedded in it
This reevaluation calls for greater scrutiny of ELT texts, which represent, implicitly or explicitly cultural values and narratives
Analysis the role of identity discourses in UK coursebooks from 1970s through 90s
Reasons for discourse changing
Greater emphasis on psychological well-being
Greater emphasis on individual narrative-making
Changes to language teaching practice and methodology, e.g.: calls for more learner autonomy
Student became progressively more important to the learning process
Increased attention to how individuals change and grow throughout their lives
Increased attention to learner's daily activities, routines, and practices
Increased emphasis on the learner's individual character and characteristics