Accent and Teacher Identity in Britain

Linguistic Favouritism and Imposed Identities

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods, Foreign Languages
Cover of the book Accent and Teacher Identity in Britain by Alex Baratta, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Alex Baratta ISBN: 9781350054943
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: April 5, 2018
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Language: English
Author: Alex Baratta
ISBN: 9781350054943
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: April 5, 2018
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English

In British society, we celebrate diversity and champion equality across many areas, such as race and religion. However, where do British accents stand? Do notions such as 'common' or 'posh' still exist regarding certain accents, to the extent that people are deemed fit, or not, for certain professions, despite their qualifications? Accent and Teacher Identity in Britain explores these questions and Alex Baratta's research shows that those with accents regional to the North and Midlands are most likely to be told by mentors and senior staff to essentially sound less regional, whereas those from the Home Counties are less likely to be given instructions to change their accent at all. Baratta investigates the notion of linguistic power, in terms of which accents appear to be favoured within the context of teacher training and from the perspective of teachers who feel they lack power in the construction of their linguistic teacher identity. He also questions modifying one's accent to meet someone else's standard for what is 'linguistically appropriate', in terms of how such a modified accent impact on personal identity. Is accent modification regarded by the individual neutrally or is it seen as 'selling out'?

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In British society, we celebrate diversity and champion equality across many areas, such as race and religion. However, where do British accents stand? Do notions such as 'common' or 'posh' still exist regarding certain accents, to the extent that people are deemed fit, or not, for certain professions, despite their qualifications? Accent and Teacher Identity in Britain explores these questions and Alex Baratta's research shows that those with accents regional to the North and Midlands are most likely to be told by mentors and senior staff to essentially sound less regional, whereas those from the Home Counties are less likely to be given instructions to change their accent at all. Baratta investigates the notion of linguistic power, in terms of which accents appear to be favoured within the context of teacher training and from the perspective of teachers who feel they lack power in the construction of their linguistic teacher identity. He also questions modifying one's accent to meet someone else's standard for what is 'linguistically appropriate', in terms of how such a modified accent impact on personal identity. Is accent modification regarded by the individual neutrally or is it seen as 'selling out'?

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book Lovesong of the Electric Bear by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Visualizing Feeling by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Sex, Time and Place by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Counterstrike by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book The Sun Hasn't Fallen From the Sky by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Rainbows in the Mud by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Persian Pictures by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book World War II German Motorized Infantry & Panzergrenadiers by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Children's Literature and Learner Empowerment by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Racism, Ethnicity and the Media in Africa by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book The Gentle Art of Tramping by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Death and the Migrant by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book A Critical Introduction to Properties by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Peak Physique by Alex Baratta
Cover of the book Paul's Large Letters by Alex Baratta
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy