Analysing Representation
A Corpus and Discourse Textbook
Charlotte Taylor editor Frazer Heritage editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:31st May '24
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This textbook provides a comprehensive guide to researching representations in discourse, offering essential tools from corpus linguistics and discourse analysis. It features exercises and insights from various experts, catering to students and new scholars alike.
"Analysing Representation: A Corpus and Discourse Textbook" serves as a comprehensive guide for readers interested in exploring how individuals and phenomena are represented within discourse. The book introduces essential tools from the fields of corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand representation in various contexts.
The text adopts a step-by-step approach to explain key concepts, ensuring that readers can easily follow along and grasp the material. Each chapter is designed to include exercises and suggestions for further reading, allowing readers to assess their understanding and prepare for independent research. This structured format encourages active engagement with the content, promoting a deeper comprehension of the subject matter.
What sets this book apart is its inclusion of insights from a diverse range of experts in the field, providing a well-rounded perspective on representation. It is particularly suited for final-year undergraduate students, taught postgraduate students, and those at the doctoral level. Additionally, scholars who are new to integrating corpus and discourse methods will find it beneficial as they navigate their own investigations into representation. Overall, "Analysing Representation" is an essential resource for anyone looking to delve into this important area of study.
"Written in an accessible and helpful style, this is a great textbook for anyone who wants to carry out analyses of representations and discourse on large collections of text. Concepts and techniques are clearly introduced and illustrated with engaging examples."
-- Paul Baker, Lancaster University
“A great new introduction to the linguistic analysis of representation, with clear explanations of concepts and methods in both corpus and discourse analysis. Expertly edited and featuring multiple contributors, the book equips readers with the skills and knowledge they need to undertake their own systematic representation research. Welcome features include concise definitions of key skills and concepts, concrete case studies, independent task suggestions, and, in particular, valuable methodological reflection. Highly recommended for students and teachers alike, as it assumes little background knowledge and offers clear and consistent chapter structures throughout.”
-- Monika Bednarek, The University of Sydney
ISBN: 9781032397016
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 440g
226 pages