LANGTCHG 763

Discourse Analysis


Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for LANGTCHG 763.

Description

Examines major theoretical approaches to the analysis of discourse and implications for pedagogy. Students acquire specialised knowledge of approaches to analysis and frameworks that underpin research, and develop advanced skills in written and spoken text analysis and critical awareness of issues and debates in the field.

Assignments involve substantial independent research that includes analysis and interpretation of data.

Availability 2021

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Helen Basturkmen

Reading/Texts

Paltridge, B. (2012). Discourse Analysis, 2nd ed. London: Bloomsbury

Points

LANGTCHG 763: 15 points