Frame Analysis, Critical Theory, and English Language Teaching

Robert J. Lowe introduces frame analysis, a research method rooted in critical theory. He guides researchers in identifying and challenging ideologies, using English language teaching as an example. The approach empowers language learners to question power dynamics and promote true ownership of language.

List of contents

Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Introducing the book: Goals and structure
Chapter 2
Theoretical foundations for a critical approach to ELT research
Chapter 3
Frame analysis, ideology, and critical qualitative research
Chapter 4
Identifying and examining master framing
Chapter 5
Addressing contradictions and fostering counter-framing
Chapter 6
Tracking the post-intervention evolution of framing
Chapter 7
Conclusion
Appendix
Index

About the author

Robert J. Lowe is an associate professor in the Department of Languages and Culture, Ochanomizu University, Japan

Product details

• Authors: Robert J. Lowe, Lowe Robert J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 25.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032544694
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3254469-4
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Language, Society and Political Economy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, EDUCATION / Research, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Sociolinguistics, Language teaching and learning, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Bilingualism & multilingualism, Higher education, tertiary education, Bilingualism and multilingualism, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher, LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language