Language as Discourse: Perspectives for Language Teaching (Applied Linguistics & Language Study) [Paperback]

Michael McCarthy (Author), Ronald A. Carter (Author), M. J. McCarthy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1995 | ISBN-10: 0582084245 | ISBN-13: 978-0582084247

In this book Michael McCarthy and Ronald Carter describe the discoursal properties of language and demonstrate what insights this approach can offer to the student and teacher of language. The authors examine the relationship between complete texts, both spoken and written, and the social and cultural contexts in which they function. They argue that the functions of language are often best understood in a discoursal environment and that exploring language in context compels us to revise commonly-held understandings about the forms and meanings of language. In so doing, the authors argue the need for language teachers, syllabus planners and curriculum organisers to give greater attention to language as discourse.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582084245
• ISBN-13: 978-0582084247
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,187,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael McCarthy is one of Britain's leading writers on the environment. Formerly environment correspondent of The Times, for the last ten years he has been environment editor of the Independent. He has three times been named as Environment Reporter of The Year. In 2007 he was awarded the Medal of the RSPB, for an outstanding contribution to conservation.