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Text & Discourse Analysis
The introduction to the TDA module by Thomas Bloor from the Aston University MSc in TESOL/TESP.

Text, Context & Schema
The first unit in the TDA module by Thomas Bloor from the Aston University MSc in TESOL/TESP.

Investigating Interaction in Context
The first introductory unit to this module from the Aston University MSc in TESOL/TESP by Keith Richards.

Discourse
A series of exercises which aim to develop your understanding of the terminology and use of discourse analysis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Discourse Analysis

Deborah Tannen's excellent introduction to the topic is available here when you type her name into the search feature.

What is meant by Discource Analysis?
The clearest description and analysis that I have found anywhere. Well worth the read.

Linguistics Journals
A list of journals that regularly carry articles on Discourse Analysis.

Reference in online discourse
An article by A. Pincas which looks at the difference in the use of reference in CMC and F2F discourse. A good linked bibliography.

There's more to EAP than meets the eye (or ear)
A short and well rounded article by Bob Jordan of the University of Manchester that includes an excellent bibliography for those interested in Genre Analysis.

Journalistic ‘profile’ interviews as institutional interaction: turn design and the novice EFL interviewer.
Sample IIC Aston MSc assignment by Andrew Packett.

Second Language Acquisition Bibliography
The most complete bibliography I have found on the web - compiled by Vivian Cook.

Semiotics for Beginners
The best introduction to the area that I have read - straight forward and practical.

The Non-Verbal Dictionary
A terrific, fun site on gestures, signs and body language cues. A must for anyone looking at non-verbal communication.