Discourse analysis distinguishes itself from previous theories with its focus on social practice in literacy studies. TakingGee's theory of discourse analysis as framework, this paper analyzes an excerpt from Amy ...Discourse analysis distinguishes itself from previous theories with its focus on social practice in literacy studies. TakingGee's theory of discourse analysis as framework, this paper analyzes an excerpt from Amy Tan's best-selling novel The Joy LuckClub. Through analysis, characters' social positions and cultural values are concluded. The aim is to provide an example of readingbeyond a text's linguistic structures for English learners.展开更多
文摘Discourse analysis distinguishes itself from previous theories with its focus on social practice in literacy studies. TakingGee's theory of discourse analysis as framework, this paper analyzes an excerpt from Amy Tan's best-selling novel The Joy LuckClub. Through analysis, characters' social positions and cultural values are concluded. The aim is to provide an example of readingbeyond a text's linguistic structures for English learners.
