| Worlds of Written Discourse: A Genre-Based View Contributor(s): Bhatia, Vijay (Author), Candlin, Christopher (Editor), Sarangi, Srikant (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0826454461 ISBN-13: 9780826454461 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2004 Annotation: In this book Bhatia builds on his earlier work and extends the topic of genre and discourse analysis in a critical and comprehensive manner. In challenging the orthodoxy associated with genre theory, his theoretical framework offers useful distinctions (e.g., discourse and genre; tactical and strategic spaces) and captures different processes (e.g., colonies of genre and systems of genre). The book's main strength lies in its treatment of methodological issues. Bhatia competently blends textual analysis with ethnographic observations and corpus-based evidence in his discussion of a range of genre types vis-a-vis institutional practices in real life settings. Like his earlier book, Analysing Genre, this book will also prove to be an inspiring resource for students and teachers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 808.001 |
| LCCN: 2004274478 |
| Series: Advances in Applied Linguistics |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.36" W x 9.2" (0.90 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Genre theory in the past few years has contributed immensely to our understanding of the way discourse is used in academic, professional and institutional contexts. However, its development has been constrained by the nature and design of its applications, which have invariably focused on language teaching and learning, or communication training and consultation. This has led to the use of simplified and idealised genres. In contrast to this, the real world of discourse is complex, dynamic and unpredictable. This tension between the real world of written discourse and its representation in applied genre-based literature is the main theme of this book. The book addresses this theme from the perspectives of four rather different worlds: the world of reality, the world of private intentions, the world of analysis and the world of applications. Using examples from a range of situations including advertising, business, academia, economics, law, book introductions, reports, media and fundraising, Bhatia uses discourse analysis to move genre theory away from educational contexts and into the real world. Introduction - Overview: Perspectives on Discourse - The World of Reality - The World of Private Intentions - The World of Analysis - The World of Applications - References |