A negociação da imagem : um estudo sobre as estratégias discursivas nas práticas interativas em aulas de língua inglesa

Abstract

The present paper is inserted in the qualitative research perspectives that aim to analyze the practices of interactive discourse in specific contexts and the negotiation process of the image during English activities, promoted in a class of graduate students of Languages course at the Federal University of Alagoas. In light of contemporary researchers who advocate an interactional approach in foreign language classroom (KRAMSCH, 1993, 2006, TAVARES, 2006), we draw our attentions to how the discursive strategies (GUMPERZ, 1982; CAZDEN, 2001; TAVARES, 2007) are built during the interactive practices among students of foreign language (FL) and how facework is developed (GOFFMAN, 1981; BROWN e LEVINSON, 1987) during these interactions. The theme of this research moves around the language and social aspects in teaching and learning of FL. The central points of the survey are based on discussions between language, interaction and education on the theoretical principles of sociolinguistics. With the lessons analysis it was realized the importance of creating activities that might lead to the commitment of the learner during the discussions. Even the image needed to be negotiated, the use of discursive strategies identified in the classroom has enabled a greater integration of teachers with students during interactive activities.