An introduction to discourse analysis : theory and method

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An introduction to discourse analysis : theory and method

James Paul Gee

Routledge, 2005

2nd ed

  • : hbk
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [194]-202) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: hbk ISBN 9780415328609

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword 1. Introduction 2. Building Tasks 3. Tools of Inquiry and Discourses 4. Social Languages, Conversations, and Intertextuality 5. Situated Meanings and Discourse Models 6. Discourse Models 7. Discourse Analysis 8. Processing and Organizing Language 9. Sample of Discourse Analysis 1 10. Sample of Discourse Analysis 2 11. Sample of Discourse Analysis 3. Appendix: Grammar in Communication References
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780415328616

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.

Table of Contents

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.

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  • NCID
    BA70766789
  • ISBN
    • 0415328608
    • 9780415328616
  • LCCN
    2004010619
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 209 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Classification
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