Worlds of written discourse: [a genre-based view]
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Main Author: Bhatia, V. K., (Vijay Kumar) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Continuum ©2004
Series:Advances in applied linguistics
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:Subtitle from cover
Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-223) and index
Overview. Perspectives on written discourse -- The world of reality. Genres within specific domains ; Genres across domains : genre colonies -- The world of private intentions. Appropriation of generic resources ; Generic integrity -- The world of analytical perspectives. Integrating research methods -- The world of applications. Applications of genre theory
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 app
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 228 pages)
ISBN:9781441139597
1441139591

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