The Language Of Conversation (linguistic Theory Guides)

Inter te x t The Language of Conversation ‘Long awaited by both students and teachers, this book deals with the “nuts and bolts” of discourse in a way that is instantly accessible, and yet has the academic basis required for examination courses.’ Linda Varley, AQA Principal Moderator for Coursework, A-Level English Language This accessible satellite textbook in the Routledge INTERTEXT series is unique in offering students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on conversation. Written in a clear, user-friendly style by an experienced teacher, it combines practical activities with texts, followed by commentaries and suggestions for further study. It can be used individually or in conjunction with the series core textbook, Working with Texts: A core book for language analysis. Aimed at A-Level and beginning undergraduate students, The Language of Conversation: e e e e e e analyses exactly what happens during conversation and why discusses the structure, purpose and features of conversation explores the relationship between speaker and listener examines different kinds of conversation, including television chat shows, door-to-door sales pitch, classroom interaction, teenagers’ chat, mother and child communication explains the theory in a simple, practical way – without jargon provides a clear introduction to technical terms. Francesca Pridham is Head of English at Winstanley Sixth Form College, Wigan, and Assistant Examiner in A-Level English Language for AQA. Inter te x t The Intertext series e Why does the phrase ‘spinning a yarn’ refer both to using language and making cloth? e What might a piece of literary writing have in common with an advert or a note from the milkman? e What aspects of language are important to understand when analysing texts? The Routledge INTERTEXT series will develop readers’ understanding of how texts work. It does this by showing some of the designs and patterns in the language from which they are made, by placing texts within the contexts in which they occur, and by exploring relationships between them. The series consists of a foundation text, Working with Texts: A core book for language analysis, which looks at language aspects essential for the analysis of texts, and a range of satellite texts. These apply aspects of language to a particular topic area in more detail. They complement the core text and can also be used alone, providing the user has the foundation skills furnished by the core text. Benefits of using this series: e Unique – written by a team of respected teachers and practitioners whose ideas and activities have also been trialled independently e Multi-disciplinary – provides a foundation for the analysis of texts, supporting students who want to achieve a detailed focus on language e Accessible – no previous knowledge of language analysis i