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Yanrong Yang

Published

April, 2025

Unveiling the Construction of Disciplinary Identity of Applied Linguistics in the Chinese Context: A Diachronic Analysis

Author: Yanrong Yang

ISBN: 978-1-967368-04-4

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Author Biography

Yanrong Yang obtains her master’s degree and doctor’s degree in applied linguistics from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. Currently, she holds the position of lecturer at Guangdong University of Technology, where she has been making significant contributions to academic research and teaching for 20 years.

Throughout her career, Yanrong Yang has been dedicated to exploring sociolinguistics and discourse analysis. She went to Northampton University as a visiting scholar and participated in several research projects in the past years. She has published several research papers in top-tier domestic journals, covering a wide range of topics such as discourse analysis in academic settings, language philosophy.

Beyond research, Yanrong Yang is a passionate educator. She has been actively involved in designing and delivering courses that not only impart knowledge but also foster critical thinking and creativity among students. Courses such as Advanced English, English writing and sociolinguistics etc. have been well-received, and her students have consistently praised her for clarity, enthusiasm, and ability to inspire.

This published monograph is the result of Yanrong Yang’s years of in-depth research and profound insights. It represents a significant contribution to the existing literature in the field of identity construction and is expected to inspire further discussions and research.

CONTENTS

    CONTENTS

    List of Abbreviations
    List of Tables
    List of Figures
    Chapter One Introduction
    1.1 Scope of the study
    1.2 Rationale and significance
    1.3 Overview of methodology
    1.4 Organization of the book
    Chapter Two Literature Review
    2.1 Introduction
    2.2 Studies on identity
    2.3 Studies on academic discourse
    2.4 Differences between Chinese and international academic culture
    Chapter three Conceptual Framework
    3.1 Introduction
    3.2 Social identity theory
    3.3 The theory of disciplinary identity
    3.4 Summary
    Chapter Four Research Methodology
    4.1 Research questions
    4.2 Operational definitions
    4.3 Analytical framework
    4.4 Data collection and analysis
    4.5 Summary
    Chapter Five The Construction of Disciplinary Identity On Macro Level
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 The categorization of research types
    5.3 The general distribution of research types in three periods
    5.4 Consideration of epistemological beliefs about science
    5.5 Social cultural changes in Chinese society
    5.6 Summary
    Chapter Six The Construction of Disciplinary Identity on Micro level
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 The analysis of the general pattern of hedges
    6.3 The analysis of the general pattern of boosters
    6.4 The comparison of use of hedges and boosters in three periods
    6.5 The analysis of the use of questions
    6.6 The analysis of the use of citations
    6.7 Influence of epistemological belief and rhetorical traditions
    6.8 Summary
    Chapter Seven Conclusion
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Summary of the major findings
    7.3 Contributions and implications of the study
    7.4 Limitations of the study and suggestions for future research
    References
    Appendices
    Appendix A
    Appendix B
    Appendix C