Tony Schirato

Susan Yell

Focusing on three primary systems of communication, spoken, written and visual, the authors outline the key concepts and skills in the fields of communication studies, cultural studies and textual studies.

An Introduction

Communication and Culture

From Saussure to Bourdieu, from Freud to Fouclault, this book outlines a range of theoretical approaches to the study of communication and culture. Concepts are introduced in everyday particular contexts to demonstrate the essential skills of textual analysis. The book focuses on three primary' systems of communication: spoken, written and visual. Examples are chosen from contemporary popular culture and common social and cultural practices in a range of media, including newspapers, magazines, television, film, politics, internet discussions and ordinary speech.

Susan Yell

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