Worlds of written discourse : [a genre-based view] / Vijay K. Bhatia.

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Bhatia, V. K. (Vijay Kumar), 1942-

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781441139597
1441139591

Subject(s): Genre/Form:

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Worlds of written discourse.DDC classification:

808/.001/4 22

LOC classification:

P302 .B485 2004eb

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Contents:

Overview. Perspectives on written discourse -- The world of reality. Genres within specific domains ; Genres across domains : genre colonies -- The world of private intentions. Appropriation of generic resources ; Generic integrity -- The world of analytical perspectives. Integrating research methods -- The world of applications. Applications of genre theory.

Summary: Genre theory in the past few years has contributed immensely to our understanding of the way discourse is used in academic, professional and institutional contexts. However, its development has been constrained by the nature and design of its applications, which have invariably focused on language teaching and learning, or communication training and consultation. This has led to the use of simplified and idealised genres. In contrast to this, the real world of discourse is complex, dynamic and unpredictable. This tension between the real world of written discourse and its representation in app.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-223) and index.

Genre theory in the past few years has contributed immensely to our understanding of the way discourse is used in academic, professional and institutional contexts. However, its development has been constrained by the nature and design of its applications, which have invariably focused on language teaching and learning, or communication training and consultation. This has led to the use of simplified and idealised genres. In contrast to this, the real world of discourse is complex, dynamic and unpredictable. This tension between the real world of written discourse and its representation in app.

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