Cognitive Discourse Analysis - An Introduction

An introduction to the methodology of cognitive discourse analysis, focusing on eight key areas, from attention to cognitive strategies.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Background and scope; 2. Language as a representation of thought; 3. Analysis resources; 4. Identifying cognitive orientation; 5. Identifying cognitive depth; 6. Identifying cognitive constructiveness; 7. Using language to convey thoughts; 8. CODA procedures; 9. Beyond CODA.

About the author

Thora Tenbrink is a Reader in Cognitive Linguistics at Bangor University. Her previous books include Space, Time, and the Use of Language (2007) and three co-edited books on spatial language and cognition.

Summary

The methodology of cognitive discourse analysis is introduced in this book by focusing on eight key areas of analysis. It provides readers new to the subject with simple techniques and tools, whilst allowing more experienced researchers to understand the principles quickly and adapt them for their own purposes.

Product details

• Authors: Thora Tenbrink, Thora (Bangor University) Tenbrink
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781108436847
• ISBN: 978-1-108-43684-7
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Cognitivism, cognitive theory