Describing Discourse: A Practical Guide to Discourse Analysis - Softcover

Woods, Nicola

 
9780340809617: Describing Discourse: A Practical Guide to Discourse Analysis

Synopsis

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.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Dr Nicola Woods is Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport, UK.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9781138134607: Describing Discourse: A Practical Guide to Discourse Analysis

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  1138134600 ISBN 13:  9781138134607
Publisher: Routledge, 2015
Hardcover