Authorial Presence in English Academic Texts

This insightful examination of writer identity in academic contexts highlights how Authorial Presence in English Academic Texts navigates socio-cultural influences.

The book Authorial Presence in English Academic Texts examines the intricate influences on academic and authorial self-representation for individuals using English as a second language. It delves into the complex negotiation of writer identity within various socio-cultural and disciplinary contexts. The interplay between the collective aspect of writer self and the individual self is explored, highlighting how the emergent voice results from the dynamic struggle between these identities.

In Authorial Presence in English Academic Texts, a case study of student-writers from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds is presented. The author investigates the notion of writing as an act of identity, analyzing it through the lens of both individual and social influences. This exploration reveals a continuum of perspectives, including how individuals may either reproduce or challenge prevailing literary practices and discourses, as well as how they navigate the subject positions available within their respective discourse communities.

The findings are analyzed through selected socio-semiotic and broader anthropological perspectives on language. By synthesizing these views, the book proposes a multi-faceted model of academic writer identity, providing valuable insights into the complexities of authorial presence in academic writing. The exploration of these themes offers a deeper understanding of how identity shapes and is shaped by the act of writing in an academic context.