This article reviews the growing number of studies that have drawn on positioning theory in
exploring the interactional dynamics of classroom discourse. It discusses key concepts of the …

This chapter surveys the concept of face and the derivative term 'facework'as used in the
field of (Im) politeness studies. It begins with a historical account: how it was originally …

This chapter focuses on the link between positioning theory and applied linguistics research.
The chapter explains how various social and poststructural concepts in applied linguistics …

In light of the fact that politeness research has been on the map since the 1970s, this paper
revisits some of the more recent developments. The scope of analysis has been widened …

This book is the first to explore the constitution of language learner agency by drawing on
performativity theory, an approach that remains on the periphery of second language …

This paper investigates the interconnections between face-threat and identity construction in
the on/offline nexus by focusing on a stigmatized social identity (Goffman, 1963), a local …

This chapter argues that face and identity are difficult to tease apart theoretically and even
more so empirically, because they co-constitute each other and are intrinsically related. Its …

The present study takes a reflexive approach to the analysis of coordinated identity work in
qualitative interviews in 2 study abroad (SA) contexts, Argentina and Germany. To do this …

This article responds to the call for more empirical research to further our understanding of
how identities are produced and performed in discourse. Data extracts from dyadic post …

This article focuses on the identities constructed and negotiated during work‐based talk
between in‐service English language teachers and a supervisor during dyadic post …