ELING 362

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Discourse Analysis

Linguistics College of Humanities

Course Description

Linguistic analysis of connected speech or written discourse, especially larger linguistic units above the clause level, such as conversational exchanges or written texts.

When Taught

Contact Department

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Conversational and Written Academic Discourse

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ways that discourse is structured in a variety of genres and registers, including spoken conversational discourse and written academic discourse.

Title

Identify and Evaluate Sources

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to identify and critically evaluate sources relevant to issues concerning discourse analysis.

Title

Analysis of Authentic English Discourse

Learning Outcome

Students will collect authentic English discourse and be able to evaluate and appropriately apply various methods and approaches to the analysis of that data and effectively communicate their findings.