This course provides a rigorous introduction to Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), enriched by an AI-enhanced interactive learning environment. It delves into CDA’s foundation, blending linguistic analysis with critical engagement to uncover how language influences societal power and ideology. The curriculum integrates sociocultural theories to explore how language constructs and is constructed by societal structures, extending to multimodal communication. Key analytical frameworks such as Fairclough’s three-dimensional model, van Dijk’s socio-cognitive approach, and Wodak’s Discourse-Historical Approach are examined to demonstrate the complex relationship between language, society, and cognition. Methodological rigor, ethical considerations, and practical applications of CDA are explored across diverse fields like media, politics, and education, underscoring the role of language in shaping ideological discourses and social realities. The course also addresses challenges and critiques within the field, offering resources for skill advancement and insights into evolving trends like digital discourse and global perspectives. Through interactive articles and the use of a Discourse Analyzer AI assistant, students are encouraged to engage actively with content, ask questions, and gain deep insights into the intricate interplay of language and power in a dynamic, personalized learning experience.
Unravel the complexities of Discourse Analysis and Critical Discourse Analysis, from their linguistic foundations to their critical engagement with social power and ideology, illuminating language’s pivotal role in shaping societal dynamics.
Dive into the integration of sociocultural theories within Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), exploring how language shapes and is shaped by societal structures, identities, and power dynamics, and extending the analysis to include multimodal forms of communication.
Explore the foundational frameworks of Critical Discourse Analysis through the lens of Fairclough’s three-dimensional model, van Dijk’s socio-cognitive approach, and Wodak’s Discourse-Historical Approach, illuminating the intricate relationship between language, society, and cognition.
Explore the nuanced interplay between language, society, and power through Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), highlighting methodological considerations, ethical practices, and the application of CDA across various fields to uncover how discourse shapes social reality.
Explore the critical insights of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) across various societal domains, including media, politics, education, and social justice, highlighting the role of language in shaping social realities, power dynamics, and ideological discourses.
Explore the methodological challenges, ethical considerations, and academic debates central to Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), highlighting the discipline’s nuanced approach to examining the interplay between language, power, and society.
Explore key resources, practical exercises, and community engagement strategies to advance your skills in Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA).
Explore the evolving trends in Critical Discourse Analysis, including digital discourse, transdisciplinarity, and global perspectives, and its impactful role in society.