Looking forward: A research agenda for a multidimensional understanding of genres in discourse

Stukker Ninke, Bateman John A, McNamara Danielle, Spooren Wilbert

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Abstract

The purpose of this book was to advance our understanding of the concept of genres involving discourse by investigating a number of longstanding theoretical and empirical problems in genre research. This chapter summarises and synthesises the findings reported in the previous chapters. It can be read as an agenda for genre research in the next decade, discussing hypotheses accounting for the conceptual status, variability, cognitive nature, and practical application of discourse genre from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMultidisciplinary Views on Discourse Genre
Subtitle of host publicationa Research Agenda
EditorsNinke Stukker, John A. Bateman, Danielle McNamara, Wilbert Spooren
PublisherTaylor & Francis Group
Chapter8
Pages199-212
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781040106211
ISBN (Print)9781032371610
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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