Discourse: The Basics

Angela Goddard is a Professor of English Language, a UK Higher Education Academy National Teaching Fellow, and Chair of Examiners for English Language A Level at a UK examination board.Neil Carey is Principal Lecturer for Internationalisation in the Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

• ForewordDefining DiscourseDiscourse and Context: a practical exerciseLanguage, Thought and DiscourseLanguage, Society and DiscourseDiscourse and MetaphorDiscourse and RhetoricDiscourse and InteractivityDiscourse and NarrativeDiscourse and IdentityCollecting and Representing DiscourseReferencesGlossaryIndex

"Discourse: The Basics is an accessible and authoritative exploration of what 'discourse' is and how 'discourse' works that draws on a range of illustrative case studies to enrich understanding for students and teachers. A must read for undergraduates and of relevance to researchers and a wider readership."Mark Vicars, Victoria University, Australia"A concise and engaging introduction to discourse analysis, providing a fascinating overview of approaches to conceptualising and investigating language. The account assumes no prior knowledge and is easy to navigate, making this a valuable resource for students across disciplines at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Key concepts are fully explained and richly illustrated drawing on examples from everyday experience that give a deceptively light touch to complex material. Crystal clear writing makes this a very satisfying and enjoyable read."Georgina Glenny, Oxford Brookes University, UK