Critical Discourse Analysis

by Terry Locke

Overview

This introductory text explains the use of critical discourse analysis (CDA) as a research methodology. Beginning with an explanation of the key words and theories behind CDA and how these can be used in research, Terry Locke proceeds to provide a lucid demonstration of the application of these series to both interpretation of print text and the analysis of conversations. The book is an essential guide for students encountering critical discourse analysis for the first time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826464866
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/30/2004
Series:	Continuum Research Methods
Pages:	106
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.22(d)

About the Author

Terry Locke is an Associate Professor in English Language Education at the School of Education at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.

Table of Contents

1. A Close-up on text2. Language, discourse and context3. The critical turban: making discourse analysis critical4. The question of metalanguage in CDA5. Analysing a print text6. Analysing oral textsReferences