Discourse analysis

From Geography

Discourse analysis considers how language, both spoken and written, enacts social and cultural perspectives and identities. But this discourse does not only contain language, also actions, interactions, ways of thinking, believing, valuing, symbol use, tools and objects are taken into account. These discourses are present everywhere, at any time of the day. They determine the way we speak, think and act. At the same time these things are limited by our discourse. They frame our daily life.

References:

- Gee, J.P. (1999). An Introduction to Discourse Analysis; theory and method. London: Routledge.

By Evelien de Beer & Richard Huttinga