Scribd
Upload
118 views17 pages

RW 11 - 12 - Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Definition and Purposes of Discourse

The document defines discourse and discusses its purposes, which include informing, persuading, and entertaining. It provides examples like critiques and diaries. It also discusses analyzing discourse by considering factors like the author's culture, social environment, experiences, and biases to understand their perspective.

Uploaded by

roseblood0000
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
118 views17 pages

RW 11 - 12 - Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Definition and Purposes of Discourse

The document defines discourse and discusses its purposes, which include informing, persuading, and entertaining. It provides examples like critiques and diaries. It also discusses analyzing discourse by considering factors like the author's culture, social environment, experiences, and biases to understand their perspective.

Uploaded by

roseblood0000
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 17

Lesson 1

Definition and
Purposes of a
Discourse
Learning Describes a written text
Competency 1 as connected discourse
(EN11/12RWS-IIIa-1).
Objectives

● define discourse;
● identify the purpose of a discourse; and
● analyze a discourse.
Essential Question

What is the importance of knowing the nature or


purposes of a discourse?
Review

● What is your idea of a discourse?


● Why do you think it is necessary to analyze
some forms of discourse?
Learn about It!

Definition of Discourse
● comes from the word discursus
○ in medieval Latin - “argument”
○ in late Latin - “conversation”
● formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic, where
concepts and insights are arranged in an organized and
logical manner
● often associated with speech but may also be a written text
● the way that language is used to convey meanings or to
propel action or provoke a specific response
Learn about It!

Critique
● one example of a discourse
● states a writer’s opinion about the good and the bad parts
of another piece of writing or a work of art
● uses formal language
● contains ideas that are arranged in an organized and
logical manner
Learn about It!

Diary
● another example of discourse
● a daily record of someone’s personal experiences and
thoughts
● gives readers a sense of the writer’s character or values
Learn about It!

Purposes of a Discourse

To inform
● provides a descriptive and comprehensive discussion on
the topic
● points out what one should know about a topic or subject
Learn about It!

Purposes of a Discourse

To persuade
● tries to convince the readers that the proposed claim or
solution is better than any other proposal
● tries to convince the readers to believe in or do something
Learn about It!

Purposes of a Discourse

To entertain
● aims to amuse its readers
● provides a source of entertainment for its readers
Learn about It!

Analyzing a Discourse

● Consider several factors that may have influenced the


writer to make certain claims.
● Those factors explain the author’s biases, philosophy, and
educational and professional backgrounds, among others.
Learn about It!

Analyzing a Discourse

Culture
● The beliefs, customs, attitudes, language, and other
things that define culture may influence the author’s
perspective on several issues.
● Knowing about the author’s culture may help the reader
understand his or her biases.
Learn about It!

Analyzing a Discourse

Social Environment
● The author’s physical surroundings and social
relationships, as well as the culture of the time may have
influenced his or her writing.
● For instance, during the early decades of the 20th century,
most writers produced works that were classified as
“modern” because of a distinct feature: stream of
consciousness.
Learn about It!

Stream of Consciousness

● A writing method that captures the myriad of thoughts and


feelings that pass through the mind.
Learn about It!

Analyzing a Discourse

Experiences
● Personal accounts or firsthand experience of events,
though subjective, establish credibility and reliability of
information presented in any discourse.
Values Integration

You engage in discourse every day, be it through


conversations or by writing. How do you think you can
ensure that your input in these discourses is
meaningful and well-thought-out?

You might also like