Betsy Rymes Knihy

Focusing on classroom talk, this second edition introduces a tripartite "dimensional approach" to discourse analysis, making complex techniques accessible to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It features pedagogical tools such as activities, exercises, and a comprehensive glossary, enhancing comprehension of key research methods in discourse analysis, applied linguistics, and education. This resource is designed to deepen understanding and practical application in the study of classroom interactions.

Focusing on a comprehensive approach to language, this guide highlights the significance of communicative repertoire and sociolinguistic diversity. It serves as both a theoretical framework and a practical resource for new researchers exploring language in interaction, offering insights into effective methodologies and the complexities of communication in diverse contexts.

Drawing on examples of conversation, social media and daily news, Rymes illustrates how knowledge about language and its social value spreads through everyday language debates. A lively account of how we talk about language, it will be an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers in sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology.

Exploring the concept of communicative repertoires, this book delves into the diverse resources people utilize to express their identities in everyday interactions. It highlights various elements such as language, dress, gestures, and storytelling, illustrating how they blend to create unique performances of identity. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding these repertoires for fostering communication in multicultural environments, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars in sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, and education.