LE SS O N 1

T EX T AS A CO N N E C T E D
DIS C O U R S E EN11/12OC-IA-4
Objectives:
1. Identify the nature and
purpose of a discourse.
2. Participate
actively in the class
discussion
I. Definition and Purposes of a
Discourse
A discourse is a formal and
often lengthy discussion of a
topic.
It refers to the way how
language is used to
convey meanings or to
propel action or provoke
a specific response.
It is often associated
with speech, but it
may also be written.
It usually serves as a
writer’s or a scholar’s
analysis of a concept or
theory proposed by
another writer.
Below are the purposes of
a discourse
1. To inform
2. To persuade
3. To entertain
A discourse that aims to
inform provides a
descriptive and
comprehensive discussion
on the topic.
A discourse that aims to
persuade tries to convince
the readers that the
proposed claim or solution is
better than any other
proposal.
A discourse that aims to
amuse provides a
source of entertainment
for its readers.
Money is not the
root of all evil.
Gay marriage is
acceptable.
Xander Ford’s
transformation
 Isabel
Granada’s last
song.
Aneurism
awareness.
The reader tries to
consider several factors
that may have influenced
the writer to make certain
claims.
Those factors explain the
author’s biases, philosophy,
and educational and
professional backgrounds,
among others.
1. Culture
2. Social environment
3. Experiences
Culture- belief, customs,
language and other things
that define culture may
influence author’s
perspectives.
Knowing about the
culture, the reader may
understand his or her
biases.
The author’s physical
surroundings and social
relationships, as well as the
culture of the time may have
influenced his or her writing.
Personal accounts or first-
hand experience of events,
though subjective, establish
credibility and reliability of
information presented in any
discourse.
How do culture, social
environment,
experiences affect the
authors’ perspectives?
How do culture, social
environment and
experiences of Vice Ganda
affect her personality as a
showbiz icon?
Why did Jose Rizal
wrote Noli Me
Tangere and El
Filibusterismo?
What is the influence of
culture, social
environment and
experiences to the songs of
Freddie Aguilar?
What is the influence of
culture, social
environment and
experiences to the songs of
Freddie Aguilar?
Session 2
Form a group.
Create a yell.
Objectives:
1. Recognize a written
text as a connected
discourse
Objectives:
2. Describe why specific
written text is a good
sample of connected
discourse.
A text is generally
considered as written
material, especially longer
pieces of writing as in a
book, a letter or a
newspaper
On the other hand,
discourse is generally
regarded as spoken.
Written text is also
described as written
discourse, especially when
a simple analysis of it
reveals that it is connected
discourse.
e.g. it uses cohesive
devices, connectives,
conjunctions and
repetitions.
Written text acquires
the characteristics of
connected discourse
when:
1. Its ideas are
linked logically.
2. There is logical
organization and
development of the
theme.
3. There is use of
repetition, conjunctions,
connectives and other
transitional devices.