Corpus-based Studies in Specialized Discourses

Francisco Alonso-Almeida, Maurizio Gotti, Begoña Bellés-Fortuño

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English

Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
19 March 2025

Semantics; Grammar, syntax; Computational linguistics; Medical study & revision guides; Other technologies & applied sciences

Series: Linguistic Insights

This book illustrates the complex ways language operates within specific professional and academic contexts. Through a series of meticulously conducted corpus-based studies, the volume explores the unique linguistic features and rhetorical strategies that characterize specialized discourses across various fields, including medicine, engineering, and the humanities. It examines key aspects such as metadiscourse markers, rhetorical structures of research articles, and the customization of vocabulary tools to enhance language learning and professional communication. By revealing patterns and trends that traditional methods might overlook, this collection offers valuable insights for scholars, educators, and practitioners, making it an essential resource for understanding and improving communication within specialized domains.

Edited by: Begoña Bellés-Fortuño
Series edited by: Francisco Alonso-Almeida, Maurizio Gotti
Imprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: New edition
Volume: 313
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 150mm,
Weight: 451g
ISBN: 9783034342612
ISBN 10: 3034342616
Series: Linguistic Insights
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 19 March 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Francisco Alonso-Almeida is Full Professor at the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specializing in Applied and Historical Linguistics, particularly in English studies. He has supervised numerous doctoral theses and focuses on discourse analysis, pragmatics, and both historical and contemporary English. He also designs and teaches courses on the history of English, pragmatics, and technical English. Begoña Bellés-Fortuño is Associate Professor at Universitat Jaume I, Spain, where she teaches specialized English to students in English Studies, Medicine, and Nursing. She directs the Interuniversity Institute of Modern Applied Languages (IULMA) and has conducted research at institutions in Sweden, Germany, and the UK. Her research interests include Discourse Analysis, particularly academic and medical discourse, and she leads a project on CLIL in the university classroom, emphasizing innovative teaching and research.