The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand how to apply various analytical methods used in sociolinguistic studies (from Pragmatics to Discourse Analysis and beyond) to everyday discourse and to acquire how to critically observe language use in various social contexts.
授業概要
Through studying practical applications of discourse analysis to real-life situations, this course aims at understanding how language plays a crucial role in various social contexts. Students will be encouraged to choose their own topic, collect their own data, analyze them critically, and discuss their findings in class. In addition, students will be prepared to develop their research topic in their graduation theses.
テキスト
A reading packet will be given at the beginning of the semester.
参考文献・課題図書
Woods, Nicola. 2006. Describing Discourse: A Practical Guide to Discourse Analysis. London: Hodder Arnold.
受講生への要望
Regular attendance, thorough preparation and active class participation are strictly required.
評価方法
Regular attendance, class performance including discussions and individual/group presentations, short papers and a final paper.
授業計画
１．Overview of the course ２．Discussion of a selected topic (1) ３．Discussion of a selected topic (1) continued. ４．Presentation/workshop ５．Discussion of a selected topic (2) ６．Discussion of a selected topic (2) continued. ７．Presentation/workshop ８．Discussion of a selected topic (3) ９．Discussion of a selected topic (3) continued. 10．Presentation/workshop 11．Discussion of a selected topic (4) 12．Discussion of a selected topic (4) continued. 13．Presentation/workshop 14．Wrap-up discussion of the topics covered 15．Thesis writing workshop
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