Background Readings

Functional Approaches to Written Text

Tom Miller, editor applied linguistics methodology

Table of Contents

This book attempts to bridge the gap between theory and practice in applying discourse analysis in the classroom. Leaders in the field introduce 18 approaches to discourse analysis, apply the approach to a sample text, and provide classroom suggestions. Chapters include applications of contrastive rhetoric, pedagogical summaries, information transfer, critical discourse analysis, hedging, the voices of discourse, concordancing, genre analysis, and various functional approaches to grammar such as functional sentence perspective and systemic linguistics. Sufficient sources are provided for those who wish to pursue reading in a particular area, while enough examples of approaches are given so that readers can decide for themselves which methods warrant further consideration. This book is a useful addition for teachers looking for applications of recent research in discourse analysis.

Text 288 pp