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Beginner's Guide to Discourse Analysis by Sean Sutherland (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-101137402881
ISBN-139781137402882
eBay Product ID (ePID)212053976
Product Key Features
Number of Pages184 Pages
Publication NameBeginner's Guide to Discourse Analysis
LanguageEnglish
SubjectLinguistics / Semantics, Linguistics / Pragmatics
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
AuthorSean Sutherland
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2015-028413
TitleLeadingA
Reviews'In this beautifully exemplified and neatly-structured work, Sean Sutherland guides readers through the various ways of thinking about language in use. This is a must-read for students, scholars and practitioners with an interest in text and discourse analysis.' Sofia Lampropoulou, University of Liverpool, UK 'Pitched in a way beginning linguists can understand, Sutherland explains and provides an overview of central issues in discourse analysis. A Beginner's Guide to Discourse Analysis is written in a clear, lively style and introduces a breadth of key concepts and topics, including up-to-date contemporary examples. An accessible and engaging introduction.' Urszula Clark, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal401/.41
Table Of Content1. Thinking About the Text 2. Thinking About the Meaning 3. Thinking About the Producer 4. Thinking About the Context 5. Thinking about the Information.
SynopsisWant to understand discourse analysis, but not sure where to start? This practical textbook introduces you to the tools and techniques that explain how language is used in different situations, and it will be an indispensable resource that you return to again and again during your course. Author Sean Sutherland has years of experience in teaching the topic to his own undergraduate and graduate students, and the book is packed with colourful examples from novels, songs, newspaper articles and more that enrich your understanding and help you to develop confidence. A Beginner's Guide to Discourse Analysis: * Assumes no prior knowledge of the subject * Is filled with exercises and answers throughout, along with answers and commentary * Contains supporting explanations of relevant grammar points This is an indispensable resource for anybody doing discourse analysis as part of their studies., An up-to-date and easy-to-follow explanation of the core concepts that are relevant to discourse analysis and the tools used by linguists to analyse it. All topics are treated in a concise way, illuminated by examples of language in use. Students will be able to do their own analysis before comparing it to commentary supplied by the author., This practical textbook introduces students to a range of tools and techniques used in discourse analysis. The perfect starting point for those new to the field, it explores a wide range of fundamental concepts in discourse analysis, including sociolinguistic variables that affect language use, register, cohesion and coherence, discourse markers and Grice's maxims. Excerpts from novels, songs, newspaper articles and spoken conversations illustrate key concepts and enrich students' understanding of the subject. This introductory guide is an invaluable resource for undergraduates studying discourse analysis, sociolinguistics and applied linguistics modules or courses. It is also ideal for students of related disciplines which entail an understanding of discourse analysis, such as communication studies, sociology, anthropology, management and psychology.
LC Classification NumberP1-1091
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