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Business Discourse

Palgrave Macmillan

Part of the book series: Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics (RPAL)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. The Field of Business Discourse

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. What is Business Discourse?

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 3-44
    3. Challenges in the Future

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 45-88
  3. Applying Business Discourse Research

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 89-89
    2. Research-based Business Discourse Teaching

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 91-126
    3. Research-based Consultancy Work

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 127-153
    4. Research-based Teaching Materials

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 154-172
  4. Researching Business Discourse

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173
    2. Themes and Research Strategies

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 175-199
    3. Research Methodologies, Frameworks and Project Ideas

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 200-243
    4. Research Cases

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 244-307
  5. Resources

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 309-309
    2. A Guide to Resources for Business Discourse Research

      • Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini, Catherine Nickerson, Brigitte Planken
      Pages 311-322
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 323-359

About this book

This second edition reviews the field of business discourse, centring on the investigation of business language and communication as practice. It combines research-based discussions with innovative practical applications and promotes debate and enquiry on a range of competing issues, emerging from business discourse research and teaching practice.

Reviews

'This book provides a comprehensive and fresh perspective on business discourse research. It offers an engaging read about various theoretical and methodological approaches to language use at work and situates the field in its historical context. I particularly enjoyed reading the pioneering scholars' personal profiles who have had important roles in creating this international disciplinary community. I find this book an important and timely contribution to the growing field of business discourse.' - Rebecca Piekkari, Aalto University, Finland

'This book is the most comprehensive treatment on the subject of business discourse in recent years, and it is an indispensable guide that all serious scholars in the field use. What makes this work outstanding is the way in which it complements broad discussion of concepts with specific examples of research that applied the concepts in novel ways. The authors balance concerns of academic research, business applications, and teaching approaches, making the book valuable in multifaceted ways.' - Daphne Jameson, Cornell University, USA

'The book...is an excellent resource for students attempting to better understand the applicability of discourse analysis as well as for professionals hoping to better improve their consideration of communication in the business field.' - The Linguist List

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Warwick, UK

    Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini

  • Zayed University, UAE

    Catherine Nickerson

  • Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    Brigitte Planken

About the authors

Francesca Bargiela-Chiappini is Honorary Associate Professor in the Centre of Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, UK. She has researched business discourse, intercultural communication and intercultural pragmatics for over twenty years. Recent publications include edited volumes on Face in Interaction (2009 with Michael Haugh), and on Politeness across Cultures (2010, with Daniel Z. Kádár), and a special forum on sensory pragmatics (Journal of Pragmatics, 2013).

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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