Discourse analysis for language teachers
McCarthy, Michael
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Discourse analysis for language teachers
Published
1991
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
213
ISBN-10
0521365414
Description
This book offers a practical introduction to discourse analysis and its relevance for language teaching. It begins with explaining what discourse analysis is, then outlines different models of analysis and evaluates them in terms of their usefulness to language teachers. This is followed by chapters dealing with new ways of looking at grammar, vocabulary and phonology in the light of discourse analysis. The final section of the book concentrates on spoken and written language with examples from a native-speaker and learner data. It also considers some teaching approaches based on the insights of discourse analysis. Contents: -reader activities with guidance on appropriate responses -further reading suggestions for each chapter -a comprehensive list of references.
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This edition of Discourse analysis for language teachers has approximately 213 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Discourse analysis for language teachers typically takes between 4h 26m and 2h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,250 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Discourse analysis for language teachers?
Discourse analysis for language teachers was written by McCarthy, Michael.
When was Discourse analysis for language teachers published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1991. The original work may have been published on a different date.