{"product_id":"modeling-discourse-topic-sequential-relations-and-strategies-in-expository-text-9781567502183","title":"Modeling Discourse Topic: Sequential Relations","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a study of techniques used to introduce, continue and change the discourse topic in expository writing. Discourse topic is examined by focusing on the sequential techniques and strategies in a step-by-step process. To describe the process a model of sequentiality is proposed. The aims of the book are to advance current thinking in discourse analysis and to provide a practical exemplar of expository discourse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003cb\u003eBRINGING THE TOPIC UP: FACETS OF TOPIC\u003c\/b\u003e Thematics: The State of the Art Topic as a Discrete Element Topic as a Structuring Frame The Need for a Model Topic as a Sequential Structure Summary \u003cb\u003eTRACING THE TOPIC: SEQUENTIAL RELATIONS AND STRATEGIES\u003c\/b\u003e The Problem of Topic as a Sequential Structure Strategies of Sequentiality Sequential Techniques in Expository Text The Signals of Topic Structure Summary \u003cb\u003eMODELING SEQUENTIAL TOPIC\u003c\/b\u003e The Patterning of Topic Structure Framing the Analysis Topic Structure Heuristics The Hierarchy and Synergy of Signals Text Boundaries \u003cb\u003eTHE TOPIC MODEL IN ACTION\u003c\/b\u003e Texts in English English and Greek Texts in Contrast \u003cb\u003eTHE TOPIC MODEL IN PERSPECTIVE: TOWARD A MULTIPLANE DESCRIPTION OF DISCOURSE\u003c\/b\u003e Text Organization and Sequential Relations The Interaction of Topic Structure with Other Text Relations The Multifunctionality of Topic Signals The Contribution of Topic Structure to Text Organization and Coherence \u003cb\u003eROUNDING THE TOPIC OFF: CONCLUSIONS\u003c\/b\u003e The Modeling of Discourse Topic Connections and Implications Sequential Relations and Beyond Appendices Bibliography Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020076253527,"sku":"9781567502183","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781567502183.jpg?v=1750782313","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/modeling-discourse-topic-sequential-relations-and-strategies-in-expository-text-9781567502183","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}