Language as Discourse (Applied Linguistics and Language Study) - Hardcover

Mccarthy, Michael; Carter, Ronald

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9781138172937: Language as Discourse (Applied Linguistics and Language Study)
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ISBN 10: 1138172936 ISBN 13: 9781138172937
Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

In this book Michael McCarthy and Ronald Carter describe the discoursal properties of language and demonstrate what insights this approach can offer to the student and teacher of language. The authors examine the relationship between complete texts, both spoken and written, and the social and cultural contexts in which they function. They argue that the functions of language are often best understood in a discoursal environment and that exploring language in context compels us to revise commonly-held understandings about the forms and meanings of language. In so doing, the authors argue the need for language teachers, syllabus planners and curriculum organisers to give greater attention to language as discourse.

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Michael McCarthy, Ronald Carter

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138172936
ISBN 13 
9781138172937
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
248
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