- To understand core concepts and major theories in the field of discourse/text studies - To be familiar with analytical methods commonly used in discourse analysis - To conduct a small-scale project using such methods on authentic data - To recognize lexical (vocabulary), syntactic (grammar) and discoursal (text) features characteristic of the language of the mass-media
授業概要
This course will familiarize students with major theories, issues, concepts and analytical approaches in the field of discourse/text studies. It will also provide students with hands-on practical experience of discourse/text analysis using authentic discourse/text as data. The textbook, which mainly deals with spoken discourse, will be supplemented with readings on a range of topics including the language of the mass-media.
テキスト
Deborah Cameron (2001) Working with Spoken Discourse, Sage
参考文献?課題図書
- 東照二『社会言語学入門』（改訂版）英皇娱乐社 - ジョン?ガンパース著、井上逸兵他訳『認知と相互行為の社会言語学』松柏社 - Danuta Reah (2002) The Language of Newspapers (2nd ed.), Routledge - Journal articles will be provided in class.
受講生への要望
Students are expected to prepare for class by doing and thinking about the readings beforehand, attend class regularly, and participate actively in discussions and other class activities.
評価方法
Regular and active participation, two quizzes, one oral review (research article or textbook chapter), and a final paper
