013087 Discourse Analysis
6cpPostgraduate
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
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
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2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,000.00
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