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Critical Discourse Analysis

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What is the primary assumption of critical discourse analysis?

That language use is irrelevant to social issues

That language use is always social and constructs the social world (correct)

That language use is neutral and objective

That language use is primarily individual and personal

What might a critical analysis of a text explore?

Only grammatical errors and linguistic features

Issues such as gender, ideology, and identity (correct)

The historical context of the text's publication

The author's intended meaning and purpose

What is the goal of deconstructing and challenging a text in critical discourse analysis?

To evaluate the text's literary merit

To summarize the text's main points

To trace ideologies and assumptions underlying the use of discourse (correct)

To identify the author's intended meaning

What is the relationship between discourse and the social world according to critical discourse analysis?

Discourse reflects and constructs the social world Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting point of a critical discourse analysis?

An analysis of the use of discourse Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a critical approach to discourse analysis?

To reveal the hidden values, positions, and perspectives in a text Signup and view all the answers

According to Rogers, what are discourses always loaded with?

Socially, politically, racially, and economically Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of critical discourse analysis?

The use of discourse in relation to social and cultural issues Signup and view all the answers

What does critical discourse analysis explore in relation to language and social relationships?

Ways in which language constructs and is constructed by social relationships Signup and view all the answers

What might a critical analysis of a text include?

A detailed textual analysis, an explanation and interpretation of the analysis, and a deconstruction and challenge of the text Signup and view all the answers

What does Hyland state about acts of meaning making?

They are always engaged in realizing the interests, positions, perspectives, and values of those who enact them Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Underlying Norms and Values in Texts

The norms and values underlying texts are often implicit and not overtly stated.
Acts of meaning making and discourse realization are influenced by the interests, positions, perspectives, and values of those who enact them.

Critical Discourse Analysis

Critical discourse analysis aims to reveal hidden values, positions, and perspectives in texts.
Discourses are socially, politically, racially, and economically loaded.
Critical discourse analysis examines the use of discourse in relation to social and cultural issues such as race, politics, gender, and identity.
It explores the connections between language use and social and political contexts.

Key Focus Areas

Gender, ethnicity, cultural difference, ideology, and identity are constructed and reflected in texts.
Language constructs and is constructed by social relationships.
Critical analysis may include textual analysis, explanation, interpretation, deconstruction, and challenging of texts.

Assumptions and Methodology

Language use is always social and discourse reflects and constructs the social world.
Critical analysis may explore issues such as gender, ideology, and identity reflected in particular texts.
Analysis may involve tracing underlying ideologies, unpacking biases, and relating texts to different views of the world, experiences, and beliefs.

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This quiz explores the concept of critical discourse analysis, which aims to uncover hidden values, positions, and perspectives in texts. It delves into the meaning-making process and the role of discourse in realizing interests and perspectives.