Sean Sutherland
A Beginners Guide to Discourse Analysis
- ISBN 13:
- 9781137402882
- author:
- Sean Sutherland
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1 x 21.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Beginner's Guide to Discourse Analysis by Sean Sutherland provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of discourse analysis. This practical textbook explores fundamental concepts in discourse analysis, including sociolinguistic variables, register, cohesion and coherence, and Grice's maxims. Excerpts from various texts, such as novels, songs, newspaper articles, and spoken conversations, are used to illustrate key concepts and enhance students' understanding of the subject. This introductory guide is an invaluable resource for undergraduates studying discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics, as well as students in related disciplines that involve an understanding of discourse analysis. Suitable for those new to the field, this textbook offers a wide range of tools and techniques used in discourse analysis, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to develop their knowledge in this area.