KUBRICKÁ, Jana. The Possible Selves in a Global Coursebook. Humanising Language Teaching. Pilgrims, 2016, vol. 18, No 2, p. 1-11. ISSN 1755-9715.
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Original name The Possible Selves in a Global Coursebook
Authors KUBRICKÁ, Jana (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
Edition Humanising Language Teaching, Pilgrims, 2016, 1755-9715.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 50300 5.3 Education
Country of publisher United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14640/16:00095890
Organization unit Language Centre
Keywords in English possible selves; open and closed text; critical discourse analysis; ideology in textbooks
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Abstract
In this article the concept of “possible self” is introduced and applied in an analysis of New Headway, a global EFL textbook. The methods of critical discourse analysis and the concept of closed and open text were used to identify texts and exercises that have a potential to develop possible selves, i.e. ideal selves of readers. It was found that the characters portrayed in the textbook strive for wealth and fame. Closed exercises were identified as the most problematic carriers of ideological content. Finally, recommendations for teaching practice are offered.
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