Es wird ein Vergleich zweier Buchrezensionen vorgenommen, wobei auf das Konzept der typischen Struktur dieser Textart eingegangen wird. Der zweite Schwerpunkt bezieht sich auf die Rolle von metadiscourse devices und welchen Effekt diese auf die Beziehung zwischen Leser und Autor haben.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Methods of analysis
- Data set
- Structure analysis of the sample texts
- A Julian Baggini, The Guardian
- B Jonathan Rauch, The Atlantic
- Comparison of the reviews' structures
- Classification of metadiscourse devices
- Comparison of the role of metadiscourse devices
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper investigates the structure of book reviews and the role of metadiscourse devices in shaping the author-reader relationship. Specifically, it seeks to answer two research questions: Do two book reviews of the same book differ in terms of their structural organization and the use of metadiscourse devices to negotiate the interaction between writer and reader?
- Generic structure of book reviews
- Metadiscourse devices in book reviews
- Comparison of two book review structures
- Comparison of metadiscourse devices in two book reviews
- Impact of metadiscourse on author-reader interaction
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of book reviews as a genre and highlights the importance of analyzing their structure and the role of metadiscourse devices. It also presents the two research questions that will be addressed in the paper.
- Methods of analysis: This chapter outlines the theoretical framework that will be employed in the analysis. It introduces the generic structure of book reviews as developed by Motta-Roth and the classification scheme for metadiscourse devices proposed by Hyland.
- Data set: This chapter describes the two book reviews that will be analyzed. Both reviews are of the book Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, selected for their contrasting perspectives and availability online. The chapter explains the rationale behind choosing these specific reviews for the analysis.
- Structure analysis of the sample texts: This section focuses on examining the structure of each book review by identifying the major moves and sub-functions as proposed by Motta-Roth. It provides a detailed breakdown of the structure of each review and highlights potential divergences between the two.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords of this paper include: book reviews, generic structure, metadiscourse, author-reader interaction, comparative analysis, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Antifragile, online reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of the comparative analysis of book reviews?
The analysis focuses on the generic structure of book reviews and how metadiscourse devices influence the relationship between the author and the reader.
Which book was reviewed in the sample texts?
The paper analyzes two reviews of the book "Antifragile" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, published in The Guardian and The Atlantic.
What are metadiscourse devices?
Metadiscourse devices are linguistic elements used by writers to organize their text, express their attitude, and engage with their readers effectively.
What theoretical frameworks are used in this study?
The study uses Motta-Roth’s generic structure of book reviews and Ken Hyland’s classification scheme for metadiscourse.
How do the structures of the two reviews differ?
The paper examines how different publications (The Guardian vs. The Atlantic) utilize various "moves" and sub-functions to present their critique and interact with their specific audiences.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Georg Funke (Autor:in), 2013, Book reviews: The role of metadiscourse devices and generic structure, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/232474
