A systematic introduction to discourse analysis as a body of theories and methods for social research. Introduces three approaches and explains the distinctive

Discourse analysis considers how language, both spoken and written, enacts social and cultural perspectives and identities. Assuming no prior knowledge of lingu

The authors introduce the various theories, methods and applications associated with the sociolinguistic approach known as critical discourse analysis. The auth

Presents a unique integrated approach to discourse analysis. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics Gee presents both a method of research and a theory of l