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Acknowledgements
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Contents
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Notes on the Contributors
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
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List of Figures
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List of Tables
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List of Transcripts
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1: Introduction: Text-Based Research and Teaching
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Text-Based Research in Everyday Settings
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Text-Based Language Pedagogy
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Language use in lessons - experiencing and expressing meanings
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Multimodality in Text-Based Teaching
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Conclusion
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References
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Part I: Text-Based Research in Everyday Social Settings
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2: Text-Based Research and Teaching from a Social Semiotic Perspective: Transformative Research and Pedagogy
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Language Awareness, Ideology and Social Responsibility
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Social Semiotics and the Teaching of Languages
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Comprehend and Express Meanings
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Observe and Understand
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Respond to Texts
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Analyse Texts
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Formulate and Compose Texts
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Continuing Text-Based Research
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Curriculum Transformation and Pedagogic Renewal
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References
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3: A Month of Climate Change in Australia: A Corpus-Driven Analysis of Media Discourse
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Theoretical Background
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Methodology
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Findings
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The Pilot Corpus as a Whole
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The Subcorpora
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The Fairfax and News International Subcorpora
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The Construal of Climate Change Within the Corpus
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Public Opinion
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Conclusion
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References
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4: Neoliberal Ideology Only “Partially” to Blame in the Global Financial Crisis? A Critical Discourse Analysis of Alan Greenspan’s Public Discourses on the 2007/8 GFC
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Data and Rationale for Selection
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Theoretical Frameworks
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Critical Discourse Analysis
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Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)
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Transitivity
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Engagement Within Appraisal Theory
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Monoglossia and Heteroglossia
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Methodology, Data Analysis and Discussion
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Transitivity Data Analyses and Discussion
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Examining Greenspan’s Construal of His Experience of the Financial Crisis: Brookings Institute Paper, The Crisis
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Discussion
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Transitivity Analysis: Commissioner Brooksley Born Examines Greenspan
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Engagement Data Analyses and Discussion
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Examining How Greenspan Positions Himself Dialogically in His Opening Testimony on The Crisis in the FCIC Hearings
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Discussion
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Greenspan’s Opening Statement: The Epic Hero
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Exploring How Greenspan Positions Himself Dialogically in the Examination Led by Commissioner Angelides in the FCIC
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Discussion
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Greenspan Examined by Angelides: “… Why Did You Not Act?”
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CDA: Questioning Neoliberalism’s Privileged Position Post-GFC
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Conclusion
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References
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5: Social Semiotic Multimodal Analysis of Discourse in Banking
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Systemic Functional Linguistics, Social Semiotics and Multimodality
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The Analytical Tools
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Interpersonal
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Experiential/Ideational
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Transitivity
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Analytic Tools for Visual Analysis
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Interpersonal in Visual
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Ideational in Visual
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Applying the Tools
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An Ideational and Interpersonal Analysis of Visual in Banking Discourse
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Multimodal Semiotic Construction of Ideational and Interpersonal Metafunctions
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Commonwealth Bank Advertisement
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NAB Advertisement
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Conclusion
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References
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6: Locating Multiple Voices in Memoir: Modelling Voice Through Analysis of Interpersonal Linguistic Choices
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Situating Memoir Within Systemic Functional Linguistics
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The Concept of ‘Voice’
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Coffin’s Model of Voice
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Multiple Voices in Memoir
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The Text
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Methodology
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Locating Voices in Memoir
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Identifying the Close Voice Through Aspects of Field
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Identifying the Distant Voice Through Aspects of Mode
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Identifying the Mid Voices Through Aspects of Tenor
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Conclusion
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References
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7: The Generic Structure of the Call for Papers of Predatory Journals: A Social Semiotic Perspective
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Language and Genre as Social Semiotic
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Generic Structure of the Emails from Predatory Publishers
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Distribution Patterns (Table 7.3)
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Discussion
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Salutation
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Announcement
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Deadline of Submission
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Publication Fees
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Introduction
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Invitation, Promise and Hope
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The Analysis of the Grammar of Texts
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Conclusion
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References
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Part II: Text-Based Language Pedagogy
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8: Talking About Children’s Picture Books: An Analysis of Student Questioning
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Why Student Questioning?
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Method
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Findings: Meaning-Making Through Questioning
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Interpreting Story
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Learning About Real Experiences
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Clarifying Task Instruction
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Seeking Teacher Assurance
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Requesting Permission to Act
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Discussion and Conclusion
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References
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Picture Books
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9: Text-Based Teaching in a Year 8 Chinese Class
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Context and Content of the Study
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Teaching Context and Participants
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Year 8 Chinese Course Outline
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Textbook and Texts: Chapter 12, Chinese Made Easy 1
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Content of the Authentic Texts on the Topic of ‘Travel’
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Students’ Experiences of Authentic Texts
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Teacher Talk: Instruction-Focused Teaching
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Teacher Talk: Focused on the Content Beyond the Textbook
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Students’ Writing
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Findings
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Teacher Talk: Chinese in Action
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Multimodal and Authentic Materials
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Students’ Experience of Authentic Chinese
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Students Utilise Their Previous Knowledge in New Contexts
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Teaching Techniques for Text-Based Teaching in Chinese
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Conclusion
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References
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10: A Socio-Semiotic Perspective on a Unit of Work in an Indonesian Textbook
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A Social Semiotic Approach to Textbook Evaluation
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Unit of Analysis and Procedure for Analysis
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Analysis and Findings
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First Glance Section
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Social Semiotic Analysis
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Aims and Philosophy of the Textbook Design
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Preparation Section
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Concept Map
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Reading Task
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Pronunciation Task
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Grammar Section
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Writing Task
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Speaking Task
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Listening Task
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Other Tasks
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Conclusion
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References
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11: The Text-Based Approach in the German as Foreign Language Secondary Classroom
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German in South Australian Secondary Schools
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Other Factors
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Towards One Possible Solution
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Rationale
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The Argument for a Text-Based Approach
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What Is Extensive Reading?
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Existing Classroom Research
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Study Aims
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Research Questions
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Study Objectives
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Methodology
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Data Collection
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Procedure
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Step 1: Issue Pre-study Surveys
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Step 2: Introduction of a Text- and Genre-Based Unit of Work
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Step 3: Negotiation of the Extensive Reading Programme
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Step 4: Assessment of Student Text Constructions
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Step 5: Evaluation of the Programme
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Data Analysis
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Impact on Writing Ability and Style
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Extensive Reading Programme
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Evaluative Survey Results
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Overall Student Enjoyment of the Unit
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Discussion
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References
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12: Spoken Texts in a High-Stakes EFL Test in Korea: Impact on High School English Teaching
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Background
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English Fever: The Situation of English Education in South Korea
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Low English-Speaking Proficiency
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Literature Review
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Washback Effect of High-Stakes Testing
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Texts in Context: Systemic Functional Linguistics
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Research Questions
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Methodology
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Data Analysis
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Quantitative Analysis: Test Structure and Item Distribution
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Qualitative Analysis: Meaning-Making in Spoken Texts
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Experiential Meaning: Content and Reality
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Interpersonal Meaning: Formality, Intonation, Speed and Appropriateness
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Textual Meaning: Cohesion and Channel of Communication
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Findings and Discussion
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Washback of CSAT English on High School English Teaching and Testing
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Meaning-Making in Discourses in Language Testing
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Conclusion
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References
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13: Text: A Means for Language Socialisation in Communities of Practice
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Introduction
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Previous Studies
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Language Learning: A Social Perspective
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Texts and Classroom Teaching
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Producing Argumentative Texts as Literacy Practices
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Objectives of the Study
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Research Questions
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Methodology
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Data Collection and Analysis
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Verbal Reports on the Group Discussions
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Development of Argumentative Experience
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Findings and Discussion
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Implications
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Limitations and Suggestions for Further Research
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Conclusion
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Appendix
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An Explanation of Transcript Preparation
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References
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14: Self-Learning a Foreign Language Through Literature: A Case-Study of a Self-Learner’s Socialisation into Czech Through Czech Literature
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Background
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Text-Based Language Learning
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Learner Autonomy
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Language Learning and Socialisation
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Literature in Language Learning
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Method
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Discussion and Results
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Sourcing Texts
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Socialisation into Czech Through Literature
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Conclusion
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References
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15: Thematic Options and Success in ESL Writing: An Analysis of Promotional Texts
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Systemic Functional Linguistics and the Genre-Based Approach to Writing
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Thematic Options as a Factor in Conveying the Communicative Purpose of a Text
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The Genre of Promotional Texts
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Purpose of the Study and Research Questions
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Methodology
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Results and Discussion
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Text A
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The Royal Regalia
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Text B
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Jerudong Park Playground
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Text C
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Brunei: Land of Rich Tradition
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Text D
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Emerald Heart of Borneo
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Text A
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Text B
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Text C
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Text D
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Conclusion
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Appendix 1: Student Writing Task
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Task
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Appendix 2: ‘Tourist’ Rating Sheet
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References
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16: Using Student-Selected Texts in Speaking Classes
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Literature Review
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Social Theory in Language Teaching
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Text-Based Language Teaching
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Teaching Speaking Skills
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Methodology
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Results and Discussion
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Observed Teaching and Learning Activities Within the Cycle
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Stage 1: Building the Context and Modelling and Deconstructing the Text
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Stage 2: Joint Construction of the Text
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Student Presentation: A Case Study
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Stage 3: Independent Construction of the Text and Linking Related Texts
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Students’ Perception
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Conclusion
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References
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17: “Now We Are All Friends:” An Exploratory Action Research Project Examining the Use of a Facebook Group for Language Learning
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New Technologies and Language Learning
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Methodology of the Study
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The Context of the Action Research
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Data Analysis
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Systemic Functional Analysis of Facebook Data
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Textual Meanings
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Interpersonal Meanings
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Experiential Meanings
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Analysis of Social and Literacy Practices
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Participating in Social Practices Through a Social Network
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Participating in Literacy Practices Through a Social Network
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Summary
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References
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18: Academic Literacies in the Field of Interior Architecture: A Multimodal Analysis
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Methodology
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Research Questions
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Literature Review
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Academic Literacies in Interior Architecture Studio 3
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Multimodal Principles Involved in Studio 3
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Process of Completing the Lightbox Project
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Step 1: Research/ Inspiration Finding
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Step 2: Tracings
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Step 3: Finalising Potential Designs and Exploring Materials
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Step 4: Illustrator and Photoshop
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Step 5: Laser Cutting (Image 18.5)
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Step 6: Assembling the Lightbox (Image 18.6)
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Step 7: Final Product (Image 18.7)
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Framing as a Multimodal Principal
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Framing in Lightbox Project 1
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Findings Summarised
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Discussion
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References
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19: Documentation, Renewal, and Semiotic Mediation: Continuing Text-Based Research and Teaching
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References
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Erratum: A Socio-Semiotic Perspective on a Unit of Work in an Indonesian Textbook
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Index
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