Worlds of Written Discourse: A Genre-Based View

by Vijay K. Bhatia

Book Overview

Genre theory in the past few years has contributed immensely to our understanding of the way discourse is used in academic, professional and institutional contexts. However, its development has been constrained by the nature and design of its applications, which have invariably focused on language teaching and learning, or communication training and consultation. This has led to the use of simplified and idealised genres. In contrast to this, the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826454461
• ISBN13: 9780826454461
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"