This is a guide to the various frameworks, concepts, and methods available for the analysis of discourse within linguistics. It compares six dominant approaches to discourse speech act theory, pragmatics, ethnomethodology, interactional sociolinguistics, ethnography of communication, and variation theory. The author not only considers each approach from several standpoints but she also illustrates them through extensive applications to a variety of concrete social and linguistic problems facing discourse analysts.
Blackwell Textbooks in Linguistics Seria
This series delves into the core of linguistic theory and practice, offering comprehensive explorations of key concepts and methodologies within the field. It examines diverse aspects of language study, from phonetics and phonology to syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Scholars and students alike will find an invaluable resource for understanding the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of linguistics.
