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Unit 19: Discourse

• Discourse analysis may, broadly speaking, be defined as the study of language viewed Notes
communicatively and/or of communication viewed linguistically. Any more detailed spelling
out of such a definition typically involves reference to concepts of language in use, language
above or beyond the sentence, language.
• As meaning in interaction, and language in situational and cultural context. Depending on
their particular convictions and affiliations - functionalism, structuralism, social interactionism,
etc. - linguists will tend to emphasize one, or some, rather than others in this list.

19.9 Key-Words

1. Cohesion : Grammatical relationship between parts of a sentence essential for its
interpretation.
2. Coherence : The order of statements relates one another by sense.
3. Intentionality : The message has to be conveyed deliberately and consciously.
4. Acceptability : Indicates that the communicative product needs to be satisfactory in that
the audience approves it.
5. Informativeness : Some new information has to be included in the discourse.

19.10 Review Questions

1. Define discourse.
2. Discuss the features of discourse.
3. What are the types of discourse.
4. Write a short note as the functions of discourse.

19.11 Further Readings

1. Verma, S.K., V.N. Krishnaswamy. Modern Linguistics: An Introduction.
2. An Introduction to Linguistics, John Lyon.
3. Peter Roach: English phonetics and phonology. Cambridge University Press.
4. Encyclopedia of Linguistic Science Edited By V. Prakasam, Allied Pub.,
New Delhi.

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