Knowledge structures( Bernstein 1996, 1999, 2000) Accumulating knowledge through integration Hierarchical knowledge structure th e sciences Accumulating knowledge segmentally Horizontal knowledge structure the humanities Segmented languages some with with stronger verticality the e social sciences
Accumulating knowledge through integration Hierarchical knowledge structure the sciences Accumulating knowledge segmentally Horizontal knowledge structure the humanities Segmented languages some with with stronger verticality the social sciences Knowledge structures (Bernstein 1996,1999, 2000) L 1 L 2 L 3 L n
On the basis of this theorisation from sociology of disciplines as different kinds of knowledge structures we might expect to find differences in the ways in which research writers from different disciplines go about constructing a warrant for their research in the introductions to their research papers If they come from disciplinary homes that view knowledge differently and have different ways of accumulating knowledge then we might expect that they would engage differently with other sources of knowledge in the construction of their research warrants. We might expect to find evidence in their writing of differences in degrees of integration or of segmentation
On the basis of this theorisation from sociology of disciplines as different kinds of knowledge structures … we might expect to find differences in the ways in which research writers from different disciplines go about constructing a warrant for their research in the introductions to their research papers. If they come from disciplinary homes that view knowledge differently and have different ways of accumulating knowledge then we might expect that they would engage differently with other sources of knowledge in the construction of their research warrants. We might expect to find evidence in their writing of differences in degrees of integration or of segmentation
Disciplines as Hierarchical or Horizontal knowledge structures and Hierarchical or Horizontal knower structures Maton 2007, 2009) Maton takes the conceptualisation of different kinds of knowledge structures a step further claims to knowledge are not just of the world, they are also made by authors for every knowledge structure there is also a knower structure Just as we can speak of disciplines as representing hierarchical or horizontal knowledge structures. so we can also consider them as hierarchical or horizontal knower structures Science can be characterized as a horizontal knower structure, in which knowers are segmented by specialized modes of acting and where the social profile of the scientist is irrelevant for scientific insight, while the humanities can be seen as a hierarchical knower structure where knowers are integrated hierarchically in the construction of an ideal knower
Disciplines as Hierarchical or Horizontal knowledge structures and Hierarchical or Horizontal knower structures(Maton 2007, 2009) Maton takes the conceptualisation of different kinds of knowledge structures a step further. ‘claims to knowledge are not just of the world, they are also made by authors’ 'for every knowledge structure there is also a knower structure’ Just as we can speak of disciplines as representing hierarchical or horizontal knowledge structures, so we can also consider them as hierarchical or horizontal knower structures. Science can be characterized as a horizontal knower structure, in which knowers are segmented by specialized modes of acting, and where the social profile of the scientist is irrelevant for scientific insight, while the humanities can be seen as a hierarchical knower structure where knowers are integrated hierarchically in the construction of an ideal knower
LCT theory Maton 2007) epistemic relation ER+ knowledge elite socia SR SR+ relation relativist knower ER- Legitimation codes of specialisation (Maton 2007
Legitimation codes of specialisation (Maton 2007) LCT theory (Maton 2007)
Legitimation Code Theory( lct)(Maton 2000) two sets of relations: the epistemic relation and the social relation The epistemic relation is that between educational knowledge and its proclaimed object of study that part of the world of which knowledge is claimed) What can be known and how? The social relation is that between educational knowledge and its author or subject who is making the claim to knowledge Who can know? Each of these sets of relations can be relatively stronger or weaker. Stronger epistemic relations give emphasis to the possession of explicit principles skills and procedures Stronger social relations and give emphasis to the attitudes and dispositions of knowers Legitimation Code Theory(LCT)proposes that intellectual fields or disciplines can be differentiated in terms of the relative strength or weakness of their epistemic relations and their social relations
Legitimation Code Theory (LCT) (Maton 2000) two sets of relations: the epistemic relation and the social relation. The epistemic relation is that 'between educational knowledge and its proclaimed object of study (that part of the world of which knowledge is claimed)'. What can be known and how? The social relation is that 'between educational knowledge and its author or subject (who is making the claim to knowledge)’. Who can know? Each of these sets of relations can be relatively stronger or weaker. Stronger epistemic relations give emphasis to the possession of explicit principles, skills and procedures; Stronger social relations and give emphasis to the attitudes and dispositions of knowers. Legitimation Code Theory (LCT) proposes that intellectual fields or disciplines can be differentiated in terms of the relative strength or weakness of their epistemic relations and their social relations