Introducing Practical Discourse Analysis
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Introducing Practical Discourse Analysis: (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics)

Introducing Practical Discourse Analysis: (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics)


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This introduction to discourse analysis provides students with an accessible, yet comprehensive, overview of the subject and all the skills and knowledge needed to become capable discourse analysts. Through practical coverage and advice, this book introduces discourse analysis as a set of analytical tools and perspectives that can be applied to an assignment, project, or thesis. Across seven chapters the book is divided according to practical themes and topics allowing students to establish a deeper understanding of discourse analysis. Students will be taught how to identify and categorise established theories and methodologies, including conversation analysis, critical discourse analysis and more. Through figures, examples, chapter summaries, and over thirty learning activities, this volume teaches students the foundational skills to approach the analytical process with more confidence and background knowledge, suitable for undergraduate and graduate students studying discourse analysis.

Table of Contents:
1. What is discourse?; 2. What is an analysis?; 3. What are the perspectives and levels of an analysis?; 4. What is the role of context in an analysis?; 5. What is the role of the researcher in an analysis?; 6. What is the role of theory in an analysis?; 7. A model for doing discourse analysis; References; Index.

About the Author :
Christopher J. Jenks is Professor and Chair of Intercultural Communication at Utrecht University. He has also worked in the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Denmark, specialising in the way spoken and written discourse performs a range of communication actions and indexes a number of social phenomena. He is author and editor of over ten books and numerous journals, including Researching Classroom Discourse: A Student Guide (Routledge, 2020) and New Frontiers in Language and Technology (Cambridge University Press, 2023).

Review :
'This is the best guide ever to the bewildering and powerful field of discourse studies. Focusing on the practical, Jenks masterfully takes the reader through the essential steps of analyzing spoken, written, visual, digital and multimodal discourses. Follow the advice in this book; you will be able to use Discourse Analysis meaningfully for any discipline you are working in.' Li Wei, University College London 'Chris Jenks' introduction to discourse analysis offers a highly accessible guide to understanding and analyzing spoken and written discourse. The book is both practical and comprehensive, enabling students to develop their skills and confidence while gaining knowledge of a range of theories and methodologies. It is written in an engaging, interactive way which will appeal to readers.' Steve Walsh, Newcastle University 'Harmonizing theory and application, this book offers a welcome approach to discourse with a focus on analysis that is comprehensive as well as insightful. It is pedagogically effective and theoretically sound. It is excellent addition to the rapidly growing literature in the field.' Vijay Bhatia, Chinese University of Hong Kong, China


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781009250542
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Cambridge University Press
  • Height: 243 mm
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Returnable: N
  • Series Title: Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics
  • Weight: 430 gr
  • ISBN-10: 100925054X
  • Publisher Date: 09 Jan 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 11 mm
  • Width: 169 mm


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