Course Description
Recent research and theories on the pedagogical role of discourse in first and second language classrooms.
Athena Title
Discourse Analysis
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in QUAL 8030
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will understand current and central concepts of the broad and interdisciplinary field known as Discourse Analysis and Language Learning.
Topical Outline
Introduction Methods/tools of Discourse Analysis Context and Discourse: Pragmatics Context and Discourse: Beyond Pragmatics Sequence and Structure in Discourse: Sequence Sequence and Structure in Discourse: Narrative Social Relationships Through Discourse: Politeness, Facework, Positioning Social Identity Through Discourse Apprenticeship: Children's Socialization & Guided Participation Apprenticeship: Children's Socialization Apprenticeship: Adults Power in and Through Discourse: CDA