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Describing Discourse: A Practical Guide to Discourse
Analysis (book image) Nicola woods, Senior Lecturer, Department of Linguistics and English Language, University of Sussex, UK 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 from the disciplines 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. Relevant theoretical approaches (including Conversation Analysis, Ethnology, Relevance Theory and Audience-Design) are introduced in relation to the data just analysed. Rich in visual examples, Describing Discourse provides the ideal entry into the study of discourse for students new to the subject. 2006 Paperback Removal 8 January 2007 |
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Projects in Linguistics, Second Edition Alison Wray, Professor of Language and Communication, Cardiff University, UK Aileen Bloomer, Principal Lecturer in Language Studies and Linguistics, York St John University College, UK Projects in Linguistics is a unique and essential guide for anyone doing a research project in language and linguistics. It has been updated to include a new section on how to avoid plagiarism using the Internet. This book presents overviews of the main areas of enquiry typically targeted by students and offers practical help in identifying a topic, finding background reading, planning and designing a study, collecting and analysing data, and writing a convincing account. With over 300 practical ideas that can be used directly or adapted to suit different contexts and interests, this textbook will be an invaluable resource to undergraduates, pre-university and postgraduate students. 2006 Paperback Removal 8 January 2007 |
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Spoken Discourse and Social Interaction Alan Firth, Associate Professor , Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies, Aalborg University, Denmark This is an indispensable guide to a burgeoning and fascinating field of study. In eleven concise and highly readable chapters, Alan Firth outlines the key concepts, dominant approaches and major findings in spoken interaction research over the last four decades. Rather than being tied to a particular approach or paradigm, the book offers a comprehensive and inclusive overview, where emphasis is placed on describing the interactional and contextual nature of spoken discourse in a variety of contexts and social encounters. To encourage and assist students' discussions the book includes discussion questions for each chapter, suggestions for further reading and a glossary of key terms. 2006 Paperback Removal 8 January 2007 |
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