Discourse Analysis In Contemporary Culture
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Overview
Subject area
ENGL
Catalog Number
308
Course Title
Discourse Analysis In Contemporary Culture
Department(s)
Description
Discourse analysis is a linguistic tool that pays close attention to language in use, oral or written, and offers insight into inquiries across the disciplines. The course will examine discourse as a form of social action that has its impact on interpersonal, cultural, and political communications. The aim is to introduce students to major frameworks and current issues in discourse analysis. With knowledge of theoretical and applied discourse analysis, students will be guided through the field of applied linguistics. The course will explore oral and written discourse strategies, power relationships between interlocutors, and cohesion/coherence indicators in textual and contextual analysis. This course is open to all students and is designed primarily for English BA and Education majors. This is an ADA-compliant course with complete online and voice accommodation.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
024624