LNGT0320A-S16
Discourse Analysis
Discourse Analysis
In this course, we will analyze and critique spoken and written discourse, asking questions such as: How do texts reinforce particular beliefs and assumptions? How can grammatical structure be used as a persuasive tool? How does language shape our thinking about social issues? Drawing on work from Deborah Cameron, Michel Foucault, James Paul Gee, Ruth Wodak, and others, we will trace the trajectory of Discourse Analysis (DA) as a methodology, examine fundamental works that employ DA methods, and craft individual research projects. Course assignments will be written in English, but students will have opportunities to analyze discourse in other languages. (LNGT 0101 or instructor approval) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
In this course, we will analyze and critique spoken and written discourse, asking questions such as: How do texts reinforce particular beliefs and assumptions? How can grammatical structure be used as a persuasive tool? How does language shape our thinking about social issues? Drawing on work from Deborah Cameron, Michel Foucault, James Paul Gee, Ruth Wodak, and others, we will trace the trajectory of Discourse Analysis (DA) as a methodology, examine fundamental works that employ DA methods, and craft individual research projects. Course assignments will be written in English, but students will have opportunities to analyze discourse in other languages. (LNGT 0101 or instructor approval) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2016
- Location:
- Le Chateau 109(CHT 109)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 15, 2016 to May 16, 2016)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Shawna Shapiro
- Subject:
- Linguistics
- Department:
- Linguistics
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22379
- Subject Code:
- LNGT
- Course Number:
- 0320
- Section Identifier:
- A