Discourse Analysis
Discourse Analysis
Discourse Analysis
Chapter 1
G.Brown & G.Yule
The functions of language
The analysis of discourse is necessarily the
analysis of language in use.
Discourse analysis is committed to an
investigation of what language is used for.
The two main functions of language are:
1. The transactional function: expressing content,
factual or propositional language.
2. The interactional function: expressing social
relations and personal attitudes.
Spoken language:
Paralinguistic cues are an advantage for the
listener.
In general the speaker has no permanent record
of what came before or what comes next.
Speaker can observe interlocutor and modify
what he is saying.
Speaker is pressed for time.
Chapter 2
G.Brown & G.Yule
Pragmatics
There are four areas Pragmatics is concerned with: