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Using Corpora in Discourse Analysis
Using Corpora in Discourse Analysis
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This book provides an introduction to corpus linguistics and its applications in discourse analysis. It covers key techniques, methods, and tools, such as frequency analysis, concordancing, and keywords, and discusses the use of different corpora, including holiday brochures and political debates. The fully revised and updated edition includes a new chapter on research projects, rewritten chapters on collocation and advanced techniques, and coverage of major tools. It also discusses newer techniques, such as lockword derivation and the comparison of multiple data sets for diachronic analysis. With exercises, discussion questions, and suggested further readings, the book is an excellent guide to using corpus linguistics techniques to carry out discourse analysis.
Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Corpus linguistics is a powerful tool for analyzing discourse, and this book provides a comprehensive guide to using it effectively. It covers a range of techniques, methods, and tools that can be used to analyze corpus data, including frequency analysis, concordancing, and keywords. The book also discusses the key debates and latest advances in the field, and provides examples of different corpora that can be used for analysis, such as holiday brochures and political debates.
One of the key features of the book is its emphasis on practical application. Each chapter is devoted to a central technique, and includes step-by-step instructions for applying it to corpus data. The book also includes a wide range of exercises, discussion questions, and suggested further readings that help readers to apply the techniques they have learned to their own research projects.
In addition to its practical focus, the book also provides a comprehensive introduction to corpus linguistics. It covers the basic principles of corpus analysis, including the definition of a corpus, the types of data that can be analyzed, and the methods that can be used. The book also discusses the key debates and latest advances in the field, and provides examples of how corpus linguistics has been used to analyze a range of different types of discourse, such as news articles, medical records, and social media.
Overall, this book is an excellent guide to using corpus linguistics techniques to carry out discourse analysis. It is well-written, accessible, and packed with practical information that will help readers to apply the techniques they have learned to their own research projects. Whether you are a novice or an experienced researcher, this book will be a valuable resource for your work.
Weight: 409g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350083745
Edition number: 2 ed
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