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An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method
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 writt...more
Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, the author presents both a theory of language-in-use and a method of research. Clearly structured and writt...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
February 3rd 2005
by Routledge
(first published June 24th 1999)
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Very clear and even fun to read. Great overview and introduction.
At points, the author seems to beat concepts into the ground, and his failure to use pronouns where appropriate meant I found myself reading the same long terms over and over agin without much profit from the repetition. On the whole, however, the book is an excellent introduction to the concept.
This is a good introduction to discourse analysis, though I'm not sure I should bother listing such books here -- nobody who isn't interested in discourse analysis will care about this, and anyone who is interested should already know about Gee.
A simple text that examines all the subtext of our sentences and the quirks of comprehension. Where does the power in words lie? View of language as a social phenomenon
Too many scare quotes! "Seriously."
To be honest I am still not sure I know what discourse analysis is or how to do it after finishing this book.
To be honest I am still not sure I know what discourse analysis is or how to do it after finishing this book.
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very useful. helps provide tools and questions for when looking at language and language usage
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James Gee is a researcher who has worked in psycholinguistics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, bilingual education, and literacy. Gee is currently the Mary Lou Fulton Presidential Professor of Literacy Studies at Arizona State University. Gee is a faculty affiliate of the Games, Learning, and Society group at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a member of the National Academy of Edu...more
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