An introduction to discourse analysis: theory and method

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Title:

An introduction to discourse analysis: theory and method

Author:

Gee, James Paul.

ISBN:

9780415585699

9780415585705

9780203847886

Personal Author:

Gee, James Paul.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Milton Park, Abingdon ; New York : Routledge, 2010.

Physical Description:

p. cm.

Contents:

Introduction -- building tasks -- Tools of inquiry and discourses -- Social languages, conversations, and intertextuality -- Form-function correlations, situated meanings and figured worlds -- Figured worlds -- Context -- Discourse analysis -- processing and organizing language -- Sample of discourse analysis 1 --Sample of discourse analysis 2 -- Sample of discourse analysis 3.

Subject Term:

Discourse analysis.

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Summary

Discourse analysis considers how language, both spoken and written, enacts social and cultural perspectives and identities. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, An Introduction to Discourse Analysisexamines the field and presents James Paul Gee's unique integrated approach which incorporates both a theory of language-in-use and a method of research.

The third edition of this bestselling text has been extensively revised and updated to include new material such as examples of oral and written language, ranging from group discussions with children, adults, students and teachers to conversations, interviews, academic texts and policy documents. While it can be used as a stand-alone text, this edition has also been fully cross-referenced with the practical companion title How to do Discourse Analysis: A Toolkitand together they provide the complete resource for students with an interest in this area.

Clearly structured and written in a highly accessible style, An Introduction to Discourse Analysisincludes 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.