Worlds of Written Discourse

A Genre-Based View

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book Worlds of Written Discourse by Vijay Bhatia, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Vijay Bhatia ISBN: 9781472521712
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: September 11, 2014
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Language: English
Author: Vijay Bhatia
ISBN: 9781472521712
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: September 11, 2014
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English

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

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book Liar by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Archaeology and the Pan-European Romanesque by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book The Duke de Richleau Series by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Palmerston by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book The Bloomsbury Companion to Political Philosophy by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Religious Pluralism and the City by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Discretion in EU Public Procurement Law by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Apostles of Revolution by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Controlling Sex in Captivity by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book The Warmest Room in the House by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Defiant, Blenheim and Havoc Aces by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book The Theatre of Timberlake Wertenbaker by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Adventures of a Postmodern Historian by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book Why Sailors Can't Swim and Other Marvellous Maritime Curiosities by Vijay Bhatia
Cover of the book The Green Light by Vijay Bhatia
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy