David Nunan’s style is formal as a result of the nature of the topic he is handling (Any topic can be handled formally or informally. So the topic is not a good measure of formality or informality. SEE the answer to Reem's first question above).The author is aware that an issue like “discourse analysis” requires a formal style in writing.In addition, he keeps in mind that his audience are mostly teachers and those who are interested in linguistics generally and discourse specifically.Though most of Nunan’s concepts are clearly defined,he introduces sometimes terminologies without providing their definitions.Consequently, the reader may be at loss.This is clear when the writer presents the types of conjunction such as:temporality,casuality,addition,and adversity.He just gives an example for each type without explanation.However, the ideas are well-developed as Nunan starts by presenting simpler ideas till he reaches complex ones.For instance,the book introduces at the beginning simple ideas such as the meaning of “discourse” and “context”.Then,it tackles later complex ideas like “cohesion” and “speech acts”.
COMMENTS: SEE the answer to Reem's first question above.
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Good for people to know.
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