Describing Discourse
A Practical Guide to Discourse Analysis
1st Edition
Published on 12. May 2014
224 pages
978-1-4441-1668-7 (ISBN)
Description
For anyone approaching Discourse Analysis for the first time, theory means little when it is not related to actual knowledge and experience of language in use. Describing Discourse takes the unique approach of introducing discourse studies through the hands-on analysis of linguistic data.
The book introduces students to specific discourses constructed for particular purposes, for example, from the domains of advertising, law, medicine and education. Each chapter provides examples, exercises and commentary designed to develop the analytical abilities needed in describing the characteristic forms and typical functions of different discourses.
Describing Discourse provides the ideal entry into the study of discourse for students new to the subject.
The book introduces students to specific discourses constructed for particular purposes, for example, from the domains of advertising, law, medicine and education. Each chapter provides examples, exercises and commentary designed to develop the analytical abilities needed in describing the characteristic forms and typical functions of different discourses.
Describing Discourse provides the ideal entry into the study of discourse for students new to the subject.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
35
File size
14,40 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-1668-7 (9781444116687)
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Person
Dr Nicola Woods is Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport, UK.
Content
The Discourse of Speech and Writing
The Discourse of Politics
The Discourse of Advertising
The Discourse of Law
The Discourse of Education
The Discourse of Medicine
Conclusion
The Discourse of Politics
The Discourse of Advertising
The Discourse of Law
The Discourse of Education
The Discourse of Medicine
Conclusion
