Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers

Michael McCarthy

ISBN 10: 0521367468 / ISBN 13: 9780521367462

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 1991

About this Item

The book begins by answering the question 'What is discourse analysis?' and examines how discourse analysts approach spoken and written language. Different models of analysis are outlined and evaluated in terms of their usefulness to language teachers. This is followed by chapters on discourse-oriented approaches to grammar, vocabulary and phonology. The final section looks at spoken and written language in the light of native-speaker and learner data and considers examples of teaching approaches.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521367468
• ISBN 13: 9780521367462
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 363 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The book begins by answering the question 'What is discourse analysis?' and examines how discourse analysts approach spoken and written language. Different models of analysis are outlined and evaluated in terms of their usefulness to language teachers. This is followed by chapters on discourse-oriented approaches to grammar, vocabulary and phonology. The final section looks at spoken and written language in the light of native-speaker and learner data and considers examples of teaching approaches.

Book Description

A practical introduction to the field of discourse analysis and its relevance for language teaching.