Genre analysis has a long-established tradition in literature, but interest in the analysis of non-literary genres has been very recent. This book examines the theory of genre analysis, looks at genre analysis in action, taking texts from a wide variety of genres and discusses the use of genre analysis in language teaching and language reform.
General Editor's PrefacePrefaceAcknowledgementsPart 1: Genre Analysis-Theoretical Preliminaries1. From description to explanation in discourse analysis2. Approach to genre analysis Part 2: Genre Analysis in Action3. Product and self promotion in business settings4. Research genres in academic settings5. Legal discourse in professional settingsPart 3: Applications6. From description to explanation in language teaching7. Generic integrity and language reformBibliographySubject IndexAuthor Index.