Discourse Analysis: Assignment 2

 Assignment: Analyzing Cohesion and Thematic Progression in a Text

Objective: To analyze the cohesion and thematic progression in a written text and evaluate how these aspects contribute to the overall meaning and coherence of the text.

Instructions:

1. Choose a written text to analyze, such as an academic, news, or literary work.
2. Read through the text and identify the different cohesive devices used, such as conjunctions, pronouns, and lexical repetition. Make a note of how these devices connect different parts of the text and create a clear structure.
3. Identify the theme and rheme of each sentence in the text. Consider how the themes are organized and developed throughout the text and how this contributes to the overall flow of ideas.
4. Analyze the thematic progression in the text. Identify the different types of thematic progression used, such as constant, linear, or bifurcated, and evaluate how these progressions contribute to the text's coherence and meaning.
5. Write a report analyzing the cohesion and thematic progression in the text. Provide examples of the cohesive devices used and explain how they connect different parts of the text. Evaluate how the themes are organized and developed throughout the text and how this contributes to the overall flow of ideas. Discuss the different types of thematic progression used in the text and how they contribute to the text's coherence and meaning.
6. Provide recommendations for improving the cohesion and thematic progression in the text. Consider how the author could use different cohesive devices or thematic progressions to create a clearer and more organized structure and improve the overall coherence of the text.

Assessment:

The assignment will be assessed based on the student's ability to:

·         Identify and analyze the cohesive devices used in the text

·         Identify and analyze the theme and rheme of each sentence and evaluate how they contribute to the overall flow of ideas

·         Analyze the thematic progression in the text and evaluate how it contributes to the text's coherence and meaning

·         Provide recommendations for improving the cohesion and thematic progression in the text

·         Write a well-organized report with clear examples and explanations.

Sample Solution

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