In this course, Georgetown University linguistics professor Deborah Tannen investigates, through examples and clinical studies, the roots of miscommunication.
Contents:
He said/she said : a framework for understanding conversations between women and men
The source of gender patterns : children at play
A cross-cultural approach to gender talk
The role of opposition in men's relationships
The role of talk in women's relationships
The interplay of power and connection
Ambiguity and polysemy : two keys to understanding language and gender
Indirectness : not in so many words
Talking at home : gender in the family
Talking at work
Who talks more? : public and private speaking
A history of research on gender and language
Nature/nurture : the source of gender differences
Conclusion : what can you do?
Original Publisher: Prince Frederick, Md.
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Language(s): English
ISBN:
9781461833376
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Abstract
In this course, Georgetown University linguistics professor Deborah Tannen investigates, through examples and clinical studies, the roots of miscommunication.