Analyzing Discourse: A Manual of Basic Concepts by Robert Dooley

by Robert A. Dooley

Analyzing Discourse is an introduction to discourse analysis for linguistic field workers. It is practical, addressing issues commonly confronted by field linguists. Rather than applying a rigid theory or surveying a variety of approaches, it provides a methodology that has been refined over years of use. The material follows a functional and cognitive approach that seems to be a good approximation of how discourse is actually produced and understood. Since the aim of the manual is introductory rather than comprehensive, most chapters are relatively short, and the whole can be covered in fifteen classroom hours. References are provided for further reading on the topics discussed. The manual can be used individually or in group sessions, such as in a formal course or a linguistic seminar. In a group setting, concepts can be illustrated by examining further texts than those provided in the manual. Preface Appendix "Winds of Terror"Appendix "The Train Ride"Appendix Extract from "The Healer and His Wife" ReferencesIndex

Genres: Linguistics

Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Samuel Bierig · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is very concise and helpful. I use it (sparingly!) in my hermeneutics class now. that is high five praise from me (still only gets 4 stars though because the internal optics and some set up features of the chapter).

[Micah Neely · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good brief introduction suitable for linguists who don't specialize in discourse, for writers, or for the curious.