Exploring Discourse in Context and in Action

This book combines an authoritative examination of the field of discourse-based research with practical guidance on research design and development. The book is not prescriptive but instead invites expansive; innovative thinking about what discourse is; why it matters to people at particular sites and how it can be investigated. The authors identify a set of questions that; they argue; are crucial for understanding discourse. Part I of the book explores the implications of these questions; providing a comprehensive survey of relevant scholars; theories; concepts and methodologies. Part II addresses these implications; setting out a multi-perspective approach to resourcing and integrating micro and macro perspectives in the description; interpretation and explanation of data. Part III offers wide-ranging resources to support further reflection and future research. Ultimately; this book offers a new research approach for students; researchers and practitioners in Applied Linguistics to encourage and support research that can be truly impacting through its relevance to social and professional practice. Buy now the item at ONLY: 77.95