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Type: scientific

Status: I recommend

Authors: Ron Scollon Suzanne Wong Scollon

Tags: space dialogism geosemiotics indexicality temporality visual-semiotics

Description: An interesting look at the use of sign systems as material objects in our world. An analysisAn interesting look at the use of sign systems as material objects in our world. An analysis of the 'public texts' (e.g. logos, road signs, etc.) via the social and physical world that surrounds them....

2005-10-30

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Type: educational

Status: I recommend

Author: Sue Vice

Tags: literary theory communication discourse dialogism chronotope

Description: A helpful introduction to the key concepts of Bakhtin in an easy-to-read format. Brief overviewA helpful introduction to the key concepts of Bakhtin in an easy-to-read format. Brief overview with supporting examples of concepts like: heteroglossia, dialogism, polyphony, carnival and the chronotope. The introduction also provides a good, general overview of Bakhtin and Bakhtinian studies, including a review of authorial controversies concerning his work....

2005-10-30