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What is discourse analysis?
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Discourse analysis is a qualitative method for analyzing written, spoken, or sign language use to understand how language is used in real contexts to convey social and cultural meanings.
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How does advanced discourse analysis differ from basic discourse analysis?
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Advanced discourse analysis involves more complex theoretical frameworks, such as critical discourse analysis, and often incorporates insights from sociology and anthropology to analyze power relations and ideological structures.
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What are some common methods used in advanced discourse analysis?
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Common methods include conversation analysis, thematic analysis, narrative analysis, and critical discourse analysis, often involving both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
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Define 'critical discourse analysis'.
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Critical discourse analysis (CDA) is concerned with studying the way language reflects, shapes, and reproduces power dynamics, ideologies, and social inequalities.
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Why is context important in discourse analysis?
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Context determines meaning in discourse analysis by influencing how language is interpreted, including social, cultural, and situational elements.
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What is intertextuality in discourse analysis?
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Intertextuality refers to the relationship between different texts, how they reference or influence each other, and how these relationships affect meaning.
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Give an example of a discourse community.
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An example of a discourse community is the academic community, where members share language conventions, genres, and jargon specific to scholarly communication.
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What role does power play in discourse analysis?
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Power influences how discourse is structured and understood, determining who is allowed to speak, which narratives are privileged, and how knowledge is constructed and propagated.
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Explain 'genre analysis' in the context of discourse analysis.
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Genre analysis examines different types of text (genres) to understand their conventions and how they are used to achieve specific communicative goals within different contexts.
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What is the significance of speech acts in discourse analysis?
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Speech acts are important because they explore how utterances function not just to convey information but to perform actions, influencing interactions and relationships.
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How does discourse analysis relate to ideology?
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Discourse analysis reveals how language reflects, sustains, or challenges dominant ideologies, analyzing the underlying messages and assumptions in communication.
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What is the difference between 'text' and 'context' in discourse analysis?
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'Text' refers to the actual written or spoken material, while 'context' refers to the circumstances or background information influencing text interpretation.
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Describe the role of multimodality in discourse analysis.
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Multimodality examines how multiple modes of communication (e.g., visual, verbal, auditory) interact and contribute to meaning-making in discourse.
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How can discourse analysis be applied to social media?
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Discourse analysis can examine language, content, and interactions on social media to understand online communication patterns, identity construction, and community dynamics.
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What contribution does discourse analysis make to the field of education?
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Discourse analysis helps educators understand classroom interactions, curriculum design, and educational policies, revealing how language shapes learning and institutional practices.
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