Tannen 1985

Tannen, Deborah. 1985. "Relative focus on involvement in oral and written discourse." In Olson, D., Torrance, and Hildyard 1985. Interest level: academic.

Provides professional-level discussion. Is interesting reading for those writing literacy and postliteracy materials. Examines the differences in oral and written communication, specifically discourse. Discusses the perspective of narrative strategies in oral versus written societies. Thoroughly outlines personal theory on features that reflect relative focus on interpersonal involvement. Often conflicting messages are sent due to the focus of the hearer and the speaker. Believes the same problem happens with the writer and reader.

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