Lesson 1: Text as a Connected Discourse PDF

WESTBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, INC. 417 Cruz-San Subd., Daang Hari, Balite Lesson 1: Text as a Connected Discourse PREPARED BY: JOHN LESTER DC. LACHICA Definition of a Discourse A discourse is a formal and often lengthy...

WESTBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, INC. 417 Cruz-San Subd., Daang Hari, Balite Lesson 1: Text as a Connected Discourse PREPARED BY: JOHN LESTER DC. LACHICA Definition of a Discourse A discourse is a formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic, where concepts and  how language is used to convey meanings or to propel action or provoke a specific response.  It usually serves as a writer's or a scholar's analysis of a concept or theory proposed purposes of a discourse 1. TO INFORM A discourse that aims to inform, provides a descriptive and comprehensive discussion on the topic. It points out 2. TO PERSUADE A discourse that aims to persuade tries to convince the readers that the proposed claim 3. TO ENTERTAIN A discourse that aims to amuse, provides a source of entertainment  ANALYZING A DISCOURSE IS USUALLY CONTEXTUAL. THE READER TRIES TO CONSIDER SEVERAL FACTORS THAT MAY  THOSE FACTORS EXPLAIN THE AUTHOR'S BIASES, PHILOSOPHY, AND EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL 1. Culture - The beliefs, customs, attitudes, language, and other things that define culture may influence the author's perspective on several issues. Knowing about the 2. Social environment - The author's physical surroundings and social relationships, as well as the culture of the time may have influenced his or her writing. For instance, during the early decades of the 20th century, most writers 3. Experiences - Personal accounts or first-hand experience establish credibility and reliability of information  TYPES OF DISCOURSE 1. ARGUMENTATION IN THIS TYPE OF DISCOURSE, THE 2. DESCRIPTION This type of discourse is based on the main impression of the author about the topic 3. EXPOSITION This aims to inform, clarify, and explain a phenomenon. It defines what and provides an in- depth discussion about 4. NARRATION THIS TYPE OF DISCOURSE IS LIKE STORYTELLING. IT RECALLS EVENTS CHRONOLOGICALLY. IT  Literary Discourse  is generally focused on creative works, including nonfiction. Also, it includes texts that are used strictly Types of Literary Discourse 1.Poetic This type of discourse is commonly found in creative works like poems, novels, short 2. Expressive This type of discourse is commonly found in academic journals, letters, diaries, and 3. Transactional This type of discourse is commonly found in instructional materials, advertisements, and Academic Discourse  is expository or argumentative in nature. Sometimes, it presents an individual's insights  uses formal language and the third person point of view maintains an objective tone including biased or stereotyped and sexist language essays, journals, book reviews, Structures or formats of academic discourses 1. INTRODUCTION In this part, the writer states the significance of the topic and the issues that need to be 2. BODY In this part, the writer discusses the methods of gathering information. He or she then presents the 3. CONCLUSION In this part, the writer reiterates the claims and asserts his or her stand.He or she may include insights and