Wolfgang Stadler

Dieses Buch stellt eine der wenigen empirischen Arbeiten in der russistischen Pragmatik dar, die sich auf ein umfangreiches Korpus stützt. Sie vereint eingehende sprachsystemische Untersuchungen aus dem Bereich der russischen Lexik, Syntax und Semantik sowie Betrachtungen zur Kulturspezifik des Schweigens. Schweigen wird nach Möglichkeit stets in Gegenüberstellung zum Sprechen betrachtet. Dabei wird erstmals zwischen drei unterschiedlichen Formen des kommunikativen Schweigens (Schweigephasen, handlungsbegleitendes Schweigen und Schweigeakte) differenziert, was Auswirkungen hat auf die Beschreibung der Intention, der Funktionsermittlung und der Bedeutungsbeschreibung dieser unterschiedlichen Schweigetypen. Der analytische Teil wendet sich mit Hilfe von gesprächs- bzw. diskursanalytischen Methoden dem Schweigen in unterschiedlichen russischen Textsorten zu (von Alltagsgesprächen über literarische Texte bis hin zu Texten aus den Massenmedien). Bei der Analyse wird zwischen kooperativem und non-kooperativem Schweigen unterschieden.

Schweigeakte, Schweigephasen und handlungsbegleitendes Schweigen im Russischen

Pragmatik des Schweigens

Irma Eloff

Leo Will

This volume centres around concepts of personal and cultural authenticity as they play out in various contexts of foreign language teaching and learning worldwide. The chapters cover a wide range of contexts and disciplines, including both theoretical and empirical work; together they comprise both a rigorous analysis of authenticity in language teaching and a step away from notions of native-speakerism and cultural essentialism with which it is often associated. Written by a group of scholars working across several continents, the chapters offer diverse perspectives regarding the role language plays in processes of personal growth, learning, development, self-actualisation and power dynamics. The book addresses the theoretical and philosophical nature of authenticity while remaining grounded in the teaching and learning of languages, with authenticity viewed as a practical concern that guides our actions and beliefs. The book will be of interest to scholars, researchers and students of authenticity as well as foreign language teachers interested in the theoretical underpinnings of their practice.

Themes of Identity in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

Authenticity across Languages and Cultures

Eva Lavric

Andrew Skinner

Gerhard Pisek

The first collection of articles on this topic is as international and varied as football itself. The publication covers media discourse, an online-dictionary of football terms, metaphors, the grammar of football commentary, emotions, football chants and football teams as multilingual eco-systems. Contributions from Sweden to Nigeria show how language operates in football. Would you know where football terms in Arabic come from? How does the German coach Otto Rehagel communicate with the Greek players? Which language did Materazzi use when insulting Zidane? Which special words do German, Polish and Igbo have for running, dribbling, penalty area and foul? In which country do the Canaries play the Roaring Lions? Where are the famous footballers enshrined in a 'Hall of Fame'? Which metaphors do Swedish, German and Russian football commentators tend to use? Are the British really less emotional than the Spanish when it comes to football commentating? And why are commentators from Russia to Italy speechless as soon as emotions really run high? That and much more is covered in this first wide-ranging compilation on the topic of football and language.

Wolfgang Stadler

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