This course offers a practical introduction to Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). While the course covers key theoretical assumptions and concepts, our focus will be on how to do critical discourse analysis. Specifically, students will be introduced to different approaches to critical discourse analysis and how these approaches may be applied and combined. The course centers on three forms of discourse that are key in solidifying and defying power relations: media discourse, political-institutional discourse, and social movement discourse. However, the theoretical knowledge and practical focus of the course are also applicable to research examining other forms of discourse.
This course is particularly recommended for graduate students and researchers interested in the role of language and visual communication in constructing, maintaining, and challenging power relations. This is an introductory course and does not require previous formation in discourse analysis. However, given its practical focus, this course is also recommended for students and researchers familiar with CDA approaches who would like to strengthen their analytical methods and skills.
Apart from online class sessions, the course includes asynchronous participation with previously assigned readings and a final group activity. Class sessions will be supported by Zoom Meetings and asynchronous participation with readings and other course materials will be supported by Perusall.
This course is organized and taught by Lucía de la Presa (Centre of Discourse Studies). The last session of the course includes a Master Class in Discourse and Ideology by Teun van Dijk.
For more information about the course visit: https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse-spring2025
Registration (open until 19/05): https://forms.gle/Sx3pES3RyBfDVh276