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Discourse Analysis

This course explores the study of language beyond the sentence level, focusing on how meaning is constructed and interpreted in communication.

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This course provides Students various forms of discourse, including spoken, written, and digital texts, to analyze how social, cultural, and contextual factors shape language use..

Course Features

  • Explore discourse analysis concepts
  • Hands-On Text Analysis
  • Research-Oriented Projects
  • Examine how language reflects power,

Sakary Moore

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A computational linguist and research engineer with a strong focus on **natural language processing, semantic web**, and knowledge engineering. 

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Course Content

11 sections • 28 lecture • 19h 33m total length

This module introduces the fundamental concepts and scope of discourse analysis. Students will learn the historical development of the field and its relevance Key ideas like context, coherence, and cohesion will be explored in depth.

Students will study major approaches, including Conversation Analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis, and sociolinguistic perspectives. The module emphasizes the theoretical frameworks behind each approach. Practical examples will illustrate how these methods analyze real texts.

This module examines the relationship between language, power, and identity. Students will explore how gender, ethnicity, and social roles influence discourse. Politeness strategies and social norms in communication will be analyzed.

Students will learn about cohesion, coherence, and narrative structures in texts. Rhetorical devices and genre conventions will be explored for written and spoken discourse. Multimodal analysis will introduce combining text, images, and sound.

This module focuses on the structure and features of conversation. Turn-taking, repairs, and discourse markers will be studied in real interactions. Applications include analyzing interviews, meetings, and casual dialogue.

Students will explore language use in social media, news, and online platforms. The module highlights how digital environments shape communication. Visual and multimodal discourse analysis techniques will be introduced.

This module teaches methods for collecting, transcribing, and analyzing discourse data. Students will practice coding and categorizing textual and conversational data. Guidance on presenting research findings and maintaining ethical standards is provided.

Students will learn practical applications of discourse analysis in various fields. Critical evaluation of media, education, business, and policy discourse is emphasized. Ethical considerations and real-world problem-solving are integrated into analysis.

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