Contexts of Co-Constructed Discourse: Interaction, Pragmatics, and Second Language Applications

This collection showcases cutting-edge developments in co-construction in discourse, building on the pioneering work of Dale A. Koike. It explores how speakers jointly negotiate meanings, contexts, identities, and social positions in interaction, organized around three key themes. Chapters cover a wide range of interactional contexts, highlighting the impact of Koike's contributions on research in pragmatics and discourse.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This collection showcases groundbreaking advancements in co-construction in discourse, building upon the pioneering work of Dale A. Koike. It delves into new understandings of how speakers collaboratively negotiate meanings, contexts, identities, and social positions in interaction. The volume is structured around three central themes: co-constructed discourse, pragmatics in discourse, and teaching and assessment of discourse. It begins with an introductory chapter that establishes the significance of context and co-construction in understanding meaning-making in interaction.

Chapters within the volume explore both the contextual factors that shape co-construction processes and the unique dynamics between action and language use across a diverse range of interactional contexts, including sports commentary, interviews, everyday conversation, classroom discourse, and digitally mediated settings. By drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives across linguistics and education, the book highlights the profound impact of Koike's contributions on existing research in pragmatics and discourse. It also demonstrates the potential of her work to shape scholarship on emerging interactional contexts.

This volume is of immense interest to students and researchers in discourse studies, pragmatics, applied linguistics, second language studies, and language education, as well as those passionate about interaction across diverse settings. It offers valuable insights into the intricate interplay between language, context, and social dynamics, shedding light on the complex processes through which meanings are constructed and shared in human communication.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367895556