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Worlds of Written Discourse by Vijay Bhatia

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Part of Advances In Applied Linguistics series

Summary

Extending the scope and coverage of genre theory, this book gives more emphasis to what is known as pragmatic space; in other words it integrates the study of discourse at the textual level with the study of how that discourse operates in its social context.

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Worlds of Written Discourse by Vijay Bhatia

Genre theory in the past few years has contributed immensely to our understanding of the way discourse is used in academic, professional and institutional contexts. However, its development has been constrained by the nature and design of its applications, which have invariably focused on language teaching and learning, or communication training and consultation. This has led to the use of simplified and idealised genres. In contrast to this, the real world of discourse is complex, dynamic and unpredictable. This tension between the real world of written discourse and its representation in applied genre-based literature is the main theme of this book. The book addresses this theme from the perspectives of four rather different worlds: the world of reality, the world of private intentions, the world of analysis and the world of applications. Using examples from a range of situations including advertising, business, academia, economics, law, book introductions, reports, media and fundraising, Bhatia uses discourse analysis to move genre theory away from educational contexts and into the real world. Introduction G Overview: Perspectives on Discourse G The World of Reality G The World of Private Intentions G The World of Analysis G The World of Applications G References

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"The book is a brilliant contribution to the study of genre analysisIt establishes a comprehensive methodology for further research in the field. Bhatia proves once again his expertise in elaborating a multidimensional approach for analysis of the intricacies of academic, professional and institutional discourse and offers new perspectives and insights of how the real world of written discourse is represented by the generic structuring of texts." -Linguist List, 16.299, 1/31/05
Vijay Bhatia is a professor in the Department of English at City University of Hong Kong.
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ISBN 13 9780826454461
ISBN 10 0826454461
Title Worlds of Written Discourse
Author Vijay Bhatia
Series Advances In Applied Linguistics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2004-06-01
Number of pages 248
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.