How to do Discourse Analysis: A Toolkit

by James Paul Gee

How to do Discourse A Toolkit is the essential new book from James Paul Gee, bestselling author of An Introduction to Discourse Theory and Method . Discourse analysis is widely used in a range of academic subjects, all concerned with how humans make meaning and communicate within and across different social and cultural groups. Using a practical how-to approach, Gee provides the tools necessary to work with discourse analysis, with engaging step-by-step tasks featured throughout the book. Each tool is clearly explained, along with guidance on how to use it, and authentic data is provided for readers to practice using the tools. Readers from all fields will gain both a practical and theoretical background in how to do discourse analysis and knowledge of discourse analysis as a distinctive research methodology. How to do Discourse a Toolkit is the ideal preparation for future learning in discourse analysis and applied linguistics. It is the companion text to Gee’s An Introduction to Discourse Theory and Method , meant for those interested in learning discourse analysis by doing it. The interdisciplinary approach means that it is suitable for students across a range of subjects, including Applied Linguistics, Anthropology, and Communication Studies.

Genres: Linguistics, Nonfiction, Reference, Language, Education

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

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 Education.

Reviews

[P. Lundburg · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to discourse analysis, providing a useful hands-on approach to conducting discourse analysis. There is some overlap with Gee's Introduction to Discourse Analysis, but this is a practical application of the theory/method focus that is in the other book. I highly recommend this to anybody doing discourse analysis. Gee's treatment of the subject is consistent with this qualitative research method as it is viewed and endorsed in the field.

[Alaska Hults · Rating 5 out of 5]

A basic introduction to discourse analysis that does a solid job of modeling how to look at discourse in different ways. While the text is written for the newbie, there are recommended texts that go more deeply into each area at the end of each section. I have the kindle version and found it exceptionally easy to navigate. I recommend this format since you'll have the text available for those moments when you're hiding from your family in the coffee shop to get your data analysis done and you have a nagging feeling that you're missing something. An exceptionally practical resource.

[P.P. Rahayu · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first, I thought that it would be hard to read this book. But in the end, I didn't regret it. At least, I had known about the discourse analysis. One of methods that used in social research. Gee tried to explain very well. He gave example for each tools. So, the reader wouldn't difficult to understand it.

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[DeaFlourishment · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro es un recurso muy valioso y didáctico para todos los que estamos procurando cobrar habilidad en el Análisis Crítico del Discurso. Ojalá existiera una versión traducida al español.

[Sue Lyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A useful step-by-step guide to the process of analysing transcript data. A companion to his introduction to discourse analysis and containing much of the same material, this is more practical and provides guidance for researchers. Well recommended.