Buch, Englisch, 182 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
Crowds, Coaches and Commentators
Buch, Englisch, 182 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
Reihe: Routledge Studies in Sociolinguistics
ISBN: 978-1-138-48109-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This book presents a close linguistic analysis of evaluative language in sport. Drawing on appraisal theory and data from three distinct sporting contexts – songs and chants in football stadiums, television commentary and coach discourse – it examines the critical role played by affectual, judgemental and appreciative language. In the spirit of sociolinguistics, this book also considers the history and culture of the respective sporting contexts. Connections are made between the evaluative language expressed by supporters, commentators and coaches and the invocation of power and solidarity. Evaluative Language in Sports gives insight into some of the key language practices that contribute to professional sports culture: a communal and combative world of winners and losers, ‘us and ‘them’.
An innovative and valuable book that will appeal to students, researchers and sports enthusiasts interested in sports communication and language, sociolinguistics and media studies.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Sports discourse 2. Singing and chanting 3. Television commentary 4. Coaching 5. Exploring attitude in sport