McCarthy, Michael
Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521367462
- author:
- McCarthy, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 223
- Genre:
- ELT: teaching theory & methods
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers by Michael McCarthy provides an introduction to the field of discourse analysis and its application in language teaching. The book explores how analysts approach spoken and written language, examining different models of analysis and their usefulness to teachers. The text then delves into discourse-oriented approaches to grammar, vocabulary, and phonology, before considering examples of teaching approaches using native-speaker and learner data. This comprehensive guide offers a practical understanding of the principles and methods of discourse analysis, making it an essential resource for language teachers and educators.