An Interpersonal Pragmatic Study of Professional Identity Construction in Chinese Televised Debating Discourse

This book explores debaters' professional identity construction through implicit negation in televised debates,revealing three pairs of identity: expert vs. non-expert, outsider vs. insider, and authentic vs. false. It proposes the Inter-relationality Principle, self-through-other and other-through-self identity, and discusses the relations between professional identity construction and im/politeness. It is a valuable resource for scholars and graduate students interested in these topics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This captivating book delves into the intricate process of debaters constructing their professional identities through implicit negation in televised debates. From an interpersonal pragmatic perspective, it uncovers the linguistic strategies employed to subtly undermine the identities of others, shedding light on the diverse professional identities that emerge. The study highlights three key pairs of professional identities constructed through implicit negation: expert vs. non-expert identity, outsider vs. insider identity, and authentic vs. false identity. Moreover, it introduces the Inter-relationality Principle, self-through-other identity, and other-through-self identity, which enrich Bucholtz and Halls theory of identity construction.

The book also explores the intricate relationship between professional identity construction through implicit negation and im/politeness. It develops a comprehensive model of professional identity construction through implicit negation, grounded in interpersonal pragmatics. This model not only sheds light on the dynamics of identity formation but also provides valuable insights into the complexities of im/politeness in professional contexts.

By expanding the scope of the interpersonal pragmatic study of identity construction, im/politeness, and implicit negation, this book appeals to a wide audience, including graduate students and scholars passionate about these fields. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the intricate interplay between professional identity, communication, and social dynamics.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811675072
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021