edu5das discourse analysis
DISCOURSE ANALYSIS: SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE IN USE
EDU5DAS
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Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students learn about how both spoken and written language is used in a variety of contexts: for example, the classroom, media and other professional and social situations. Participants develop awareness of the properties of a range of discourse types and how they are constructed to achieve a particular purpose. The application of discourse analysis to communication, teaching and research is also considered. The subject is suitable for all postgraduate students who are interested in knowing how language at the discourse level works. This subject has a substantive amount of theoretical content.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorDonna Starks
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Weekly readinbg | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method | Recommended | Gee,J (2014)4th Ed | ROUTLEDGE |
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