Introduction to Discourse Analysis
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What do socially oriented views of discourse analysis consider?

  • The grammatical structure of the text
  • The historical origins of the text
  • What the text is doing in the social and cultural setting in which it occurs (correct)
  • The phonetic features of the text
  • What does discourse analysis focus on?

  • Origins of language
  • Syntax and grammar in isolation
  • The phonetics of language
  • Patterns of language across texts and their social and cultural contexts (correct)
  • What is the social constructionist view of discourse concerned with?

  • The ways in which what we say contributes to the construction of certain views of the world and ourselves (correct)
  • The syntax and grammar of language
  • The phonetic features of language
  • The historical development of language
  • What is discussed in relation to language and identity?

    <p>'Displaying' who we are through language use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of more textually oriented views of discourse analysis?

    <p>Language features of texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does discourse analysis primarily focus on?

    <p>Patterns of language across texts and their social and cultural contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the social constructionist view of discourse concerned with?

    <p>How language contributes to the construction of views of the world and identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between language and identity discussed in the chapter?

    <p>Language is used to display who we are and how we want to be seen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do socially oriented views of discourse analysis consider?

    <p>What the text is doing in the social and cultural setting in which it occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are culture-specific ways of speaking and writing discussed in relation to discourse analysis?

    <p>Ways of organizing texts in particular social and cultural situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Socially Oriented Views of Discourse Analysis

    • Emphasize the influence of social contexts on language use and interpretation.
    • Examine how power dynamics and social relationships shape discourse.
    • Consider the implications of culture, identity, and ideology in communication.

    Focus of Discourse Analysis

    • Investigates the ways language constructs meaning in various contexts.
    • Analyzes interaction patterns, social norms, and cultural practices.
    • Explores how discourse reflects and reproduces societal values.

    Social Constructionist View of Discourse

    • Concerned with how language constructs social realities and identities.
    • Highlights the role of discourse in shaping people's perceptions of themselves and others.
    • Examines how narratives and language shape societal norms and expectations.

    Language and Identity

    • Discusses how language serves as a key component of identity formation.
    • Explores the ways individuals use language to express their cultural and social identities.
    • Analyzes the impact of discourse on self-perception and group belonging.

    Textually Oriented Views of Discourse Analysis

    • Focus on the structure and features of texts, including grammar and vocabulary.
    • Prioritize analysis of the text itself over the social context.
    • Aim to understand meaning through textual elements and their relationships.

    Primary Focus of Discourse Analysis

    • Centers on the analysis of spoken and written texts in their social contexts.
    • Aims to reveal underlying meanings, assumptions, and frameworks within discourse.
    • Investigates interactions between language and social practices.

    Culture-Specific Ways of Speaking and Writing

    • Discuss how variations in discourse are shaped by cultural norms and expectations.
    • Acknowledge that communication styles can differ significantly across cultures.
    • Explore the role of cultural identity in shaping language use in specific contexts.

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    Learn about discourse analysis and its approach to analyzing language patterns across texts, as well as the social and cultural contexts in which the texts occur. This chapter provides an overview of the origins of discourse analysis and discusses specific issues that interest discourse analysts.

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