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Cover Letters as Cultural Objects

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  • Radu COZMEI

    (Modern Languages Course, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr.T.Popa ", Iasi)

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The cover letter or covering letter could be regarded as a socio-linguistic phenomenon that exceeds by far the condition of a fairly simple, straightforward document attached to, or accompanying another text such as a résumé or curriculum vitae. The analysis of the cover letter as a cultural object includes an attempt to describe both the linguistic aspects and the extralinguistic elements of this epistolary item including its role as an identity marker, a status symbol, a consumer good and a sales document. The stages of its production and circulation are also examined and its function and cultural weight are evaluated.

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  • Radu COZMEI, 2011. "Cover Letters as Cultural Objects," Anuarul Universitatii „Petre Andrei” din Iasi / Year-Book „Petre Andrei” University from Iasi, Fascicula: Asistenta Sociala, Sociologie, Psihologie / Fascicle: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Editura Lumen, Department of Economics, vol. 0(7), pages 457-463, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:lum:rev12a:v::y:2011:i:7:p:457-463
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    Keywords

    business correspondence; literate culture; identity marker.;
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    JEL classification:

    • A23 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Graduate

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