How Long to Read Society and Discourse

How Long Does it Take to Read Society and Discourse?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 9 minutes to read Society and Discourse by Teun A. van Dijk

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Van Dijk presents a new theory of context that explains how text and talk are adapted to their social environment. He argues that instead of the usual direct relationship being established between society and discourse, this influence is indirect and depends on how language users themselves 'define' the communicative situation. The new concept Van Dijk introduces for such definitions is that of context models. These models control all language production and understanding and explain how discourse is made appropriate in each situation. They are the missing link between language and society so far ignored in pragmatics and sociolinguistics. In this interdisciplinary book, the new theory of context is developed from a linguistic and psychological perspective. The theory is applied to the domain of politics, including the debate about the war in Iraq, where political leaders' speeches serve as a case study for detailed contextual analysis.

How long is Society and Discourse?

Society and Discourse by Teun A. van Dijk is 299 pages long, and a total of 77,441 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 95% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Society and Discourse Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 3 minutes to read Society and Discourse aloud.

What Reading Level is Society and Discourse?

Society and Discourse is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Society and Discourse?

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