Bad Mouthing

The Language Of Special Needs

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching
Cover of the book Bad Mouthing by Jenny Corbett, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jenny Corbett ISBN: 9781135400330
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 5, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jenny Corbett
ISBN: 9781135400330
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 5, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The power of language is overwhelming and this is shown in the way in which words are used to define, portray and explain people and situations. With this in mind, then, it is interesting to note how the language of "special needs" has always been composed of words and images which foster fear, mistrust, loathing and hostility - "idiot", "imbecile" and "moron" are frequently used as terms of abuse.; Whilst there has been considerable theorizing on the psychological and sociological aspects of special education, as well as a recognition of the influence of policies and politics, there has not yet been a concerted attempt to analyze the way in which language is used to create codes and images. This general lack of interest may be because semantics seem peripheral to special education: the focus has rather been on individual case studies, teaching programmes, legislation and practice.; Jenny Corbett, however, has a particular interest in the language of special needs. Over the past few years she has explored: the ways in which new discourses have emerged to challenge those of enlightened modernity; the political correctness of special needs language in the mid-1990s; and the ways in which imagery is changing as proud labels displace the legacy of negativity. In this book the author brings together the findings of these explorations as she looks at where the language of special needs has emerged from, where it seems to be going at present and what is likely to become of it in the near future. In order to more fully understand why some learners are marginalised and given an inferior status, says Jenny Corbett, it is important to explore the way in which language has been used.

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

The power of language is overwhelming and this is shown in the way in which words are used to define, portray and explain people and situations. With this in mind, then, it is interesting to note how the language of "special needs" has always been composed of words and images which foster fear, mistrust, loathing and hostility - "idiot", "imbecile" and "moron" are frequently used as terms of abuse.; Whilst there has been considerable theorizing on the psychological and sociological aspects of special education, as well as a recognition of the influence of policies and politics, there has not yet been a concerted attempt to analyze the way in which language is used to create codes and images. This general lack of interest may be because semantics seem peripheral to special education: the focus has rather been on individual case studies, teaching programmes, legislation and practice.; Jenny Corbett, however, has a particular interest in the language of special needs. Over the past few years she has explored: the ways in which new discourses have emerged to challenge those of enlightened modernity; the political correctness of special needs language in the mid-1990s; and the ways in which imagery is changing as proud labels displace the legacy of negativity. In this book the author brings together the findings of these explorations as she looks at where the language of special needs has emerged from, where it seems to be going at present and what is likely to become of it in the near future. In order to more fully understand why some learners are marginalised and given an inferior status, says Jenny Corbett, it is important to explore the way in which language has been used.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book T.S. Eliot Volume I by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Field Dependence-independence by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book The European Union and the Nordic Countries by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book The Chronicle of Ibn al-Athir for the Crusading Period from al-Kamil fi'l-Ta'rikh. Part 1 by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Art and Identity in Thirteenth-Century Byzantium by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Economic Literacy and Money Illusion by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book The Visual Turn and the Transformation of the Textbook by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Understanding Company Law by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Performing Political Opposition in Russia by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book China's Financial Markets by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Existential Therapy by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Conferences and Conventions 3rd edition by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Scientific method by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Absolute Poverty and Global Justice by Jenny Corbett
Cover of the book Journalism, Democracy and Civil Society in India by Jenny Corbett
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