Description
Book SynopsisHumans are social animals and are constantly interacting with each other through conversation, written communication, symbols and other expressions . Discourse: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the analysis of those interactions and the many forms and meanings they can take. The book draws on a range of international case studies and examples from literature, political speech, advertising and newspaper articles to address key questions such as:
- What is discourse?
- Why are there different approaches to understanding discourse?
- How are individual interactions connected with the larger discourses that frame our ways of thinking and behaving?
- How can discourse be analysed and researched?
Discourse: The Basics includes subject summaries, a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading. It will be of particul
Trade Review
"Discourse: The Basics is an accessible and authoritative exploration of what 'discourse' is and how 'discourse' works that draws on a range of illustrative case studies to enrich understanding for students and teachers. A must read for undergraduates and of relevance to researchers and a wider readership."
Mark Vicars, Victoria University, Australia
"A concise and engaging introduction to discourse analysis, providing a fascinating overview of approaches to conceptualising and investigating language. The account assumes no prior knowledge and is easy to navigate, making this a valuable resource for students across disciplines at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Key concepts are fully explained and richly illustrated drawing on examples from everyday experience that give a deceptively light touch to complex material. Crystal clear writing makes this a very satisfying and enjoyable read."
Georgina Glenny, Oxford Brookes University, UK
Table of ContentsForeword
- Defining Discourse
- Discourse and Context: a practical exercise
- Language, Thought and Discourse
- Language, Society and Discourse
- Discourse and Metaphor
- Discourse and Rhetoric
- Discourse and Interactivity
- Discourse and Narrative
- Discourse and Identity
- Collecting and Representing Discourse
References
Glossary
Index
