Language and Occupation

Question 1

Three ways language can be affected by occupation

Answer 1

Phatic Talk
Asymmetrical Frameworks
Jargon

Question 2

Phatic talk - Malinowski 1972

Answer 2

Verbal and non-verbal communication that has a social function

Question 3

Occupation that uses Phatic talk

and examples

Answer 3

Medicine - Addressing patient with “Hello!” and using their personal name

Question 4

Koester 2006

Answer 4

Connecting with others is an important dimension in workplace community

Question 5

What does occupational jargon link to?

Answer 5

John Swales’ Discourse Community