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Literacy and bourdieu's sociological theory: a reframing

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posted on 2023-05-20, 23:28 authored by Victoria CarringtonVictoria Carrington, Luke, A
This paper argues that the sociological frameworks developed by Pierre Bourdieu provide a powerful model for understanding the functions and consequences of literacies in the life paths of students. Bourdieu's concepts of 'habitus', 'field' and 'capital' offer a sociological vocabulary for analysis and description of students' l iterate competences and life trajectories. Implications for educators, administrators, curriculum developers and teacher-educators identified here include the need for broader public discussions and classroom understandings about field-specific social consequences of literacy.

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Publication title

Language and Education

Volume

11

Pagination

96-112

ISSN

0950-0782

Department/School

Faculty of Education

Publisher

Routledge

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Expanding knowledge in education

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