edu5das discourse analysis
DISCOURSE ANALYSIS: SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE IN USE
EDU5DAS
2016
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
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Weekly reading | Prescribed | TBA | TBA |
| Readings | An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method | Recommended | Gee,J (2014)4th Ed | ROUTLEDGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand key concepts in discourse analysis
- Activities:
- Session 2: What is discourse analysis?
02. Understand the nature and properties of spoken and written discourse
- Activities:
- Session 1: English as a Global language
03. Develop a key set of tools for the analysis of discourse
- Activities:
- Session 3: Conversational analysis
04. Understand theoretical developments in approaches to discourse
- Activities:
- Conversational analysis, Inter-language Pragmatics and Theories of Politeness, Narrative Analysis, Critical Views fo Discourse
05. Work in teams to develop knowledge
- Activities:
- Group work activities in class; the workshop on engaging in personal perspectives in discourse analysis
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDonna Starks
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 20
Five 7.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and a 2000-word written report | 40 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One 4000-word reasearch essay and one 1000 word summary | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |