Metadiscourse in Digital Communication: New Research, Approaches and Methodologies

The book explores the role of metadiscourse in digital communication, providing insights into how digital communication has changed communication environments and offering examples of research methods needed to capture that change. It is valuable for scholars and graduate students interested in linguistics, corpus linguistics, and metadiscourse.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

In this comprehensive book, a vibrant and growing cohort of international scholars makes significant contributions to the theory of metadiscourse and our comprehension of the profound impact that metadiscourse and related 'meta phenomena' can have on digital forms of communication. Through the presentation of innovative research methodologies and approaches, the authors delve into the evolution of progressively hybridized academic and non-academic genres, which have transitioned from their analog origins to digital platforms. By exploring these evolving genres, the book offers invaluable insights into the transformative effects of digital communication on contemporary communication environments. Furthermore, it provides practical examples of the research methods required to effectively capture and document these seismic shifts. This volume is a treasure trove for scholars and graduate students with a keen interest in linguistics, corpus linguistics, and metadiscourse, as it offers a wealth of knowledge and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of communication.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030858131
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021