
An Introduction to Discourse Analysis
Theory and Method
James Paul Gee(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 6. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-415-32861-6 (ISBN)
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Description
Discourse analysis considers how language, both spoken and written, enacts social and cultural perspectives and identities. In this book, James Paul Gee introduces the field and presents his unique integrated approach to it.
Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, the author presents both a theory of language-in-use and a method of research. Clearly structured and written in a highly accessible style, An Introduction to Discourse Analysis incorporates perspectives from a variety of approaches and disciplines, including applied linguistics, education, psychology, anthropology and communication to help students and scholars from a range of backgrounds to formulate their own views on discourse and engage in their own discourse analysis.
The second edition has been completely revised and updated and contains substantial new material and examples of oral and written language, ranging from group discussions with children, adults, students and teachers to conversations, interviews, academic texts and policy documents.
Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, the author presents both a theory of language-in-use and a method of research. Clearly structured and written in a highly accessible style, An Introduction to Discourse Analysis incorporates perspectives from a variety of approaches and disciplines, including applied linguistics, education, psychology, anthropology and communication to help students and scholars from a range of backgrounds to formulate their own views on discourse and engage in their own discourse analysis.
The second edition has been completely revised and updated and contains substantial new material and examples of oral and written language, ranging from group discussions with children, adults, students and teachers to conversations, interviews, academic texts and policy documents.
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 159 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-32861-6 (9780415328616)
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03/2011
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01/2005
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Book
06/1999
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€57.13
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Person
University of Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Content
Forward. Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Building Tasks Chapter 3: Tools of Inquiry and Discourses Chapter 4: Social Languages, Conversations, and Intertextuality Chapter 5: Situated Meanings and Discourse Models Chapter 6: Discourse Models Chapter 7: Discourse Analysis Chapter 8: Processing and Organizing Language Chapter 9: Sample of Discourse Analysis 1 Chapter 10: Sample of Discourse Analysis 2 Chapter 11: Sample of Discourse Analysis 3 Appendix: Grammar in Communication References.