Analysing Real Texts: Research Studies in Modern English Language

By Hilary Hillier

Book Overview

This work is aimed at all those who wish to carry out close study of the way the English language is used in real situations. Hilary Hillier adopts a learning by doing approach, presenting a series of small research studies which demonstrate a range of analytical perspectives and linguistic frameworks. Texts include informal talk, fictional narrative, newspaper reports, political speeches and TV advertisements. Analysing Real Texts aims to inspire readers to devise comparable studies of their own, drawing on their individual interests, background and experience.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333584708
• ISBN13: 9780333584705
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.4"