Discourse comes from the Latin discursus, which means “a running about.” This illustrates the basic idea of relaying information through the natural rhythm and flow of language
2. Discourse describes a formal way of thinking that can be
expressed through language.
Discourse is a social boundary that defines what
statements can be said about a topic.
3. Discourse comes from the Latin discursus, which means
“a running about.” This illustrates the basic idea of
relaying information through the natural rhythm and flow
of language.
4. Discourse is a coherently-arranged, serious and systematic
treatment of a topic in spoken or written language.
5. Discourse is defined as communication in written or
spoken language. In literature, it is any way that
communication is delivered. It could be through diary
entries, letters, dialogue within a poem, narrative
description within a longer novel, and more.
6. Discourse is a term used to explain the transfer of
information from one person to another. It implies the use
of words and sentences in context for the purpose of
conveying meaning. Discourse can happen either
orally—through spoken language—or in written
format.
7. The four primary aims of discourse are
to persuade
to inform
to discover for one's own needs
to create
8. Significance of Discourse
Discourse is an important study for the English language
because it allows individuals
to express their ideas and thoughts effectively,
understand and interpret the perspectives and
opinions of others, and
build relationships through effective communication.
9. Modes of Discourse
Discourse may be classified into four traditional categories
of written texts
descriptive
narrative
expository
argumentative.
10. Types of Discourses
Minor
• Notice
• Message
• Diary
• Poster
• Profile
• Invitation
Major
• Story
• Drama
• Conversation
• Interview
• Biography
• Speech
• Report
• Letter
11. The various levels or dimensions of discourse, such
as sounds (intonation, etc.), gestures, syntax, the
lexicon, style, rhetoric, meanings, speech acts, moves,
strategies, turns, and other aspects of
interaction. Genres of discourse (various types of
discourse in politics, the media, education, science,
business, etc.)
