The Structure of Discourse: Theory and Applications
Course Description
This course examines the linguistic structure of discourse, with an emphasis on learning to identify the emergent structures of spontaneous conversations. Through class discussions and hands-on data analysis, students will explore how the structure of discourse is shaped by cognition, grammar, and social relationships. Specific topics include speech acts, inference and implicature, discourse cohesion, turn-taking, discourse markers, narrative, and repair.
LINGUIST 134A
Units: 2–4
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Typically Offered
Not Available
Grading Basis
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Class Level
Undergraduate
Instructional Mode
In Person
Gen Ed Requirement(s)
None