1st Edition

Frame Analysis, Critical Theory, and English Language Teaching

By Robert J. Lowe Copyright 2026
196 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

196 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

196 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

In this book, Robert J. Lowe introduces frame analysis, a qualitative research approach grounded in the critical theory of the early Frankfurt School and framing in the social sciences. Lowe sets out the principles of the frame analysis approach and provides a guide to conducting this kind of research in practice. Focused on identifying and challenging ideology through immanent critique, Lowe... Read more

Acknowledgements

 

Chapter 1

Introducing the book: Goals and structure

 

Chapter 2

Theoretical foundations for a critical approach to ELT research

 

Chapter 3

Frame analysis, ideology, and critical qualitative research

 

Chapter 4

Identifying and examining master framing

 

Chapter 5

Addressing contradictions and fostering counter-framing

 

Chapter 6

Tracking the post-intervention evolution of framing

 

Chapter 7

Conclusion

 

Appendix

Index

Biography

Robert J. Lowe is an associate professor in the Department of Languages and Culture, Ochanomizu University, Japan.