Language and power in communities of practice

摘要: In this chapter, I argue that elements of theories developed within the field critical and social study language could develop theory communities practice, by offering a clearer understanding role process negotiation meaning. We have already mentioned in introduction need for more fully practice. This chapter explores models from linguistics which elaborate notions left unexplained Wenger's model offer theoretical methodological tools addressing some significant issues remain unexplored, demonstrating reanalysing example material 1998 book. PRACTICE AND MEANING will begin exploring place as it currently stands, particularly implicit importance form meaning making development concept The ‘practice’ is central to his conceptualisation learning communities. He defines practice “doing, but not just doing itself. It historical context gives structure what we do” (1998:47). ‘social practice’ offers way analysing human activity brings together cognitive aspects existence.