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Genre in the Classroom: Multiple Perspectives

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Language is used purposefully, and varies according to author, audience, situation and intent--that is the vital concept underlying the all-important linguistic sub-discipline of Genre Theory.

This book is then an absolute necessity on the shelf of any serious student (or teacher) of applied linguistics.

It contains a clear, comprehensive overview of the history of genre theory. Then each of the several schools of thought within genre theory are represented by by their most influential and articulate proponents in succinct, well-written chapters. I found the dialogue between some of these "opposing" viewpoints in the final chapters to be most informative. The extensive works cited list is a real gold mine.

As a student of genre, and a consultant for learners of "Less-Widely Taught Languages," I found each of the various schools of thought to emphasize valid aspects of language and genre, and this valuable book helped me to formulate my own composite view.