Discourse Analysis and Evaluation: Functional Approaches (Utrecht Studies in Language and Communication)

Henk Pander Maat, Leo LENTZ, Henk Pander Maat, LENTZ, Leo

ISBN 10: 9042001194 / ISBN 13: 9789042001190

Published by Brill Rodopi, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discourse Analysis and Evaluation: Functional Approaches (Utrecht Studies in Language and Communication)
• Publisher: Brill Rodopi
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9042001194
• ISBN 13: 9789042001190
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Functional approaches to the study of language may not only be used to characterize discourse structures, but also to assess their communicative quality. In fact, discourse analysis and evaluation are conceptually related activities. In this volume the link between analysis and evaluation is explored in seven studies discussing a variety of discourse genres like package inserts, telephone openings, survey interviews, meetings, government brochures and direct mail letters. The analytical concepts used stem from different strands of research into language, including cognitive linguistics, pragmalinguistics, conversational analysis and persuasion research.

Review

"In summary, all the papers in this book provide valuable new insights into the analysis and evaluation of different types of discourse, thus enriching our understanding of the functional approaches to the issue. The book is well worth reading. It deserves the attention of those interested in discourse analysis." in: WORD, Vol. 51, No. 3 (December 2000)