013087 Discourse Analysis

6cp
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Sue Hood

This subject examines the theory and practice of discourse analysis and how discourse analysis can inform research and teaching. It introduces a number of approaches to discourse analysis, including conversational analysis, a systemic functional perspective on discourse, and critical discourse analysis, and illustrate ways in which discourse analysis can be applied to a wide range of research questions and contexts. Specific attention is given to discourse as spoken interaction (especially casual conversation) including both language and gesture, and discourse in written texts via various media, and including image in texts.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $499.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,860.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.