Overview

Discourse analysis considers how language, both spoken and written, enacts social and cultural perspectives and identities. In this book, James Paul Gee introduces the field and presents his unique integrated approach to it. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, the author presents both a theory of language-in-use and a method of research. Clearly structured and written in a highly accessible style, An Introduction to Discourse Analysis incorporates perspectives from a variety of approaches and disciplines, including applied linguistics, education, psychology, anthropology and communication to help students and scholars from a range of backgrounds to formulate their own views on discourse and engage in their own discourse analysis. The second edition has been completely revised and updated and contains substantial new material and examples of oral and written language, ranging from group discussions with children, adults, students and teachers to conversations, interviews, academic texts and policy documents.

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Author:   James Paul Gee (Arizona State University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780415328609

ISBN 10:   0415328608
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   06 January 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780415585699
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword 1. Introduction 2. Building Tasks 3. Tools of Inquiry and Discourses 4. Social Languages, Conversations, and Intertextuality 5. Situated Meanings and Discourse Models 6. Discourse Models 7. Discourse Analysis 8. Processing and Organizing Language 9. Sample of Discourse Analysis 1 10. Sample of Discourse Analysis 2 11. Sample of Discourse Analysis 3. Appendix: Grammar in Communication References

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<p>'A unique volume in the wide range of professional literature on discourse analysis, because while it is written with great professional expertise, it is also a highly enjoyable read that can reach out to a wide audience. From undergraduate students to fellow colleagues and researchers this volume has a lot to offer ... The main merits of the book are its many real life examples and the hands-on advice the author gives to discourse analysts ... There is no doubt that [this book] will appear on lists of recommended textbooks worldwide and students and lecturers will use it for their courses.' - The Linguist List

Author Information

James Paul Gee is the Tashia Morgridge Professor of Reading at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. His previous publications include Social Linguistics and Literacies, The Social Mind, and The New Work Order (with Glynda Hull and Colin Lankshear).

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