The Third Life of Grange Copeland focuses on Grange's life journey starting from economically and morally low point to the end where he is in a state of economic stability and at a morally high point, and it is wo...The Third Life of Grange Copeland focuses on Grange's life journey starting from economically and morally low point to the end where he is in a state of economic stability and at a morally high point, and it is worthwhile to note that Grange's son takes an opposite life course. The father-son identity change reflects black people's limitations of self-understanding and the plasticity of their character in a white supremacist-tinged society. This paper is to explore the reasons and patterns of the identity change under the illumination of Plato's parable of cave, arguing that Grange Copeland's conversion of soul in his third life illustrates, in an ancient philosophical vision, Walker's ideal image of black.展开更多
Teacher identity has emerged as a central topic in educational research since 1990s. Professional identity among university EFL teachers is however understudied, especially those were engaged in in-service PhD study. ...Teacher identity has emerged as a central topic in educational research since 1990s. Professional identity among university EFL teachers is however understudied, especially those were engaged in in-service PhD study. Drawing on the interviews with nine EFL teachers in a Chinese university, this qualitative case research explored the changes of their professional identity with in-service PhD study experience. Positive changes were reported by all nine teachers, although with varied loci. Consistent with prior studies, the nine teachers demonstrated multi-leveled, achievement-oriented and discipline-focused professional identities. This research highlights the powerful influence of policy upon their identity changes. Their professional identities are shaped and reshaped in the process of negotiating and balancing between personal beliefs and rules at different levels. Teachers with non-English PhD academic background displayed conflicting professional identity, with institutional pressure being the important sources of their struggle and dilemma.展开更多
文摘The Third Life of Grange Copeland focuses on Grange's life journey starting from economically and morally low point to the end where he is in a state of economic stability and at a morally high point, and it is worthwhile to note that Grange's son takes an opposite life course. The father-son identity change reflects black people's limitations of self-understanding and the plasticity of their character in a white supremacist-tinged society. This paper is to explore the reasons and patterns of the identity change under the illumination of Plato's parable of cave, arguing that Grange Copeland's conversion of soul in his third life illustrates, in an ancient philosophical vision, Walker's ideal image of black.
文摘Teacher identity has emerged as a central topic in educational research since 1990s. Professional identity among university EFL teachers is however understudied, especially those were engaged in in-service PhD study. Drawing on the interviews with nine EFL teachers in a Chinese university, this qualitative case research explored the changes of their professional identity with in-service PhD study experience. Positive changes were reported by all nine teachers, although with varied loci. Consistent with prior studies, the nine teachers demonstrated multi-leveled, achievement-oriented and discipline-focused professional identities. This research highlights the powerful influence of policy upon their identity changes. Their professional identities are shaped and reshaped in the process of negotiating and balancing between personal beliefs and rules at different levels. Teachers with non-English PhD academic background displayed conflicting professional identity, with institutional pressure being the important sources of their struggle and dilemma.
