Training https://discourseanalysis.net/ en Critical studies of power, politics and governing: Anti-essentialist analysis https://discourseanalysis.net/en/critical-studies-power-politics-and-governing-anti-essentialist-analysis <span>Critical studies of power, politics and governing: Anti-essentialist analysis</span> <span> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/19613" lang="" about="/user/19613" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username"><span class="da_SEM_userName">Tomas Mitander</span></a> </span> <span>Thu, 03/05/2026 - 17:02</span> <div class="layout layout--twocol-bricks"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--top"> <div class="field field--name-field-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Category</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/event-category/training" hreflang="en">Training</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-place field--type-address field--label-hidden field--item"><p class="address" translate="no"><span class="locality">Karlstad</span><br> <span class="country">Sweden</span></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Date</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-08-26T12:00:00Z">Wednesday, 26 August 2026</time> - <time datetime="2026-08-28T12:00:00Z">Friday, 28 August 2026</time> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-registration-deadline field--type-datetime field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Registration deadline</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-03-31T12:00:00Z">Tuesday, 31 March 2026</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-above"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--middle"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>The aim of this course is to introduce and deepen the understanding of employing an anti-essentialist perspective in research. After an introductory overview of three contemporary post-structuralist approaches – assemblage thinking, discourse theory and governmentality studies – the course deepens discussions on topics such as: How can relevant research problems be articulated? What is the role of normativity in designing a study? How can analytical clarity and persuasion be achieved? How can research be disseminated in impactful ways? In more theoretical terms, this means that we emphasize the linkages between ontology, epistemology and methodology for designing, conducting and critiquing anti-foundational research.</p> <h5>SUMMARY OF KEY THEMES</h5> <ul> <li>The relationship between ontology, epistemology, and methodology in anti-essentialist reseach. </li> <li>Major anti-essentialist perspectives, such as discourse theory, governmentality studies, and assemblage thinking</li> <li>Epistemological questions of normativity, problematization, analytical clarity, research relevance, and impact</li> </ul> <p>The course is particularly suited for doctoral students seeking to strengthen the  theoretical and methodological foundations  of critical and anti-essentialist research.</p> <h5>APPLICATION AND FEE</h5> <p>The course is limited to 10 participants.</p> <p>To apply, simply write a maximum 1 page letter where you briefly describe your background, research interests and in what way the course would benefit your work. Participants will be selected based on the relevance of the course to the applicant’s research interests and needs, as well as with the aim of composing a dynamic and diverse study group that supports fruitful academic exchange.</p> <p><strong>Fee:</strong> The cost of the course is <strong>1200 SEK</strong> and will cover lunches, coffee and one joint dinner during the meet up. </p> <p>Apply by sending your letter to <a href="mailto:tomas.mitander@kau.se">tomas.mitander@kau.se</a> no later than <strong>March 31.</strong></p> <p>You will receive a decision <strong>april 10. </strong></p> <p>The online modules will open on<strong> may 18.</strong></p> <p>The physical meet up is<strong> august 26-28.</strong></p> <h5>PRACTICAL INFORMATION: TRAVELLING, ACCOMMODATION AND PARTICIPATION</h5> <p>We have prepared a page with information regarding practicalities for getting to and from Karlstad for those that participate in the course.</p> <p>More information: <a href="https://sola.kau.se/ppg/critical-studies-of-power-and-the-political-practical-information/">Practical information: travels, accommodation and participation</a></p> <h5>PREPARATION</h5> <p>Participants are expected to have prior familiarity with poststructuralist or closely related critical perspectives.</p> <h5>COURSE FORMAT</h5> <p>The course is convened as a combination of online and on-site activities. For the online parts we use the platform Canvas. Participants will find more detailed information there.</p> <ol start="1"> <li><strong>Preparatory phase (online, includes a start-up meeting through zoom)</strong><br /> Readings, pre-recorded materials, short written reflections, and online discussions conducted through digital learning modules. Starts in may. </li> <li><strong>On-site meeting</strong><br /> Prominent invited lectures, seminars, and participant presentations during a three-day meet up in Karlstad, Sweden in august 26-28.  </li> <li><strong>Writing phase</strong><br /> After the on-site meeting, participants write an individual course paper (approximately 5,000 words) applying the course content to their own PhD project. The paper will be presented and discussed at an online seminar. </li> </ol> <h5>CREDITS AND CERTIFICATION</h5> <p>The course can either be finalized after step 1 and 2 for 5 credits, or after all steps for 7,5 ECTS credits. A signed certificate of completion can be issued for those who need it in order to register credits at their home departments.</p> <h5>CONTACT AND QUESTIONS</h5> <p>If you have questions, please contact <a href="https://sola.kau.se/ppg/critical-studies-of-power-politics-and-governing-anti-foundational-analysis/tomas.mitander@kau.se">Tomas Mitander</a>, coordinator for the Research Group on Power, Politics and Governing.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Research Group on Power, Politics and Governing</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">Karlstad University </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Tomas Mitander</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">tomas.mitander@kau.se</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/critical-studies-power-politics-and-governing-anti-essentialist-analysis" data-a2a-title="Critical studies of power, politics and governing: Anti-essentialist analysis"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fcritical-studies-power-politics-and-governing-anti-essentialist-analysis&amp;title=Critical%20studies%20of%20power%2C%20politics%20and%20governing%3A%20Anti-essentialist%20analysis"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-internet-adress field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Internet address</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://sola.kau.se/ppg/critical-studies-of-power-politics-and-governing-anti-foundational-analysis/">https://sola.kau.se/ppg/critical-studies-of-power-politics-and-governing-anti-f…</a></div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:02:24 +0000 Tomas Mitander 20771 at https://discourseanalysis.net What is the Problem Represented to be? – Critical Policy Analysis in Theory and Practice https://discourseanalysis.net/en/what-problem-represented-be-critical-policy-analysis-theory-and-practice <span>What is the Problem Represented to be? – Critical Policy Analysis in Theory and Practice</span> <span> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/19613" lang="" about="/user/19613" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username"><span class="da_SEM_userName">Tomas Mitander</span></a> </span> <span>Thu, 03/05/2026 - 16:55</span> <div class="layout layout--twocol-bricks"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--top"> <div class="field field--name-field-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Category</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/event-category/training" hreflang="en">Training</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-place field--type-address field--label-hidden field--item"><p class="address" translate="no"><span class="address-line1">Karlstad University </span><br> <span class="postal-code">65188</span> <span class="locality">Karlstad</span><br> <span class="country">Sweden</span></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Date</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-08-26T12:00:00Z">Wednesday, 26 August 2026</time> - <time datetime="2026-08-28T12:00:00Z">Friday, 28 August 2026</time> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-registration-deadline field--type-datetime field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Registration deadline</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-03-31T12:00:00Z">Tuesday, 31 March 2026</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-above"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--middle"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>This course introduces and deepens participants’ understanding of <strong>critical policy analysis</strong>, with a particular focus on Carol Bacchi’s  <em>What is the Problem Represented to be?</em>  (WPR) framework. The course is developed in collaboration with Carol Bacchi who also will be active (digitally) both at the meet-up and as a reader of the course papers. In addition to Bacchi’s foundational work, the course actively builds on recent publications and involves researchers who have been working with the WPR approach critical policy analysis in different contexts for a long time.</p> <p>Participants will work actively with the WPR framework and apply it to material relevant to their own research.</p> <h5>SUMMARY OF KEY THEMES</h5> <ul> <li>The epistemological and political foundations and implications of critical policy analysis</li> <li>The nuts and bolts of the WPR framework</li> <li>Analytical design, reflexivity, and writing when applying WPR in practice</li> </ul> <p>The course is suited for doctoral students from all disciplines who seek to deepen their practical and theoretical knowledge of WPR. </p> <h5>APPLICATION AND FEE</h5> <p>The course is limited to 10 participants.</p> <p>To apply, simply write a maximum 1 page letter where you briefly describe your background, research interests and in what way the course would benefit your work. Participants will be selected based on the relevance of the course to the applicant’s research interests and needs, as well as with the aim of composing a dynamic and diverse study group that supports fruitful academic exchange.</p> <p><strong>Fee:</strong> The cost of the course is <strong>1200 SEK</strong> and will cover lunches, coffee and one joint dinner during the meet up. </p> <p>Apply by sending your letter to <a href="mailto:tomas.mitander@kau.se">tomas.mitander@kau.se</a> no later than <strong>March 31.</strong></p> <p>You will receive a decision <strong>april 10. </strong></p> <p>The online modules will open on<strong> may 18.</strong></p> <p>The physical meet up is<strong> august 26-28.</strong></p> <h5>PRACTICAL INFORMATION: TRAVELLING, ACCOMMODATION AND PARTICIPATION</h5> <p>We have prepared a page with information regarding practicalities for getting to and from Karlstad for those that participate in the course.</p> <p>More information: <a href="https://sola.kau.se/ppg/critical-studies-of-power-and-the-political-practical-information/">Practical information: travels, accommodation and participation</a></p> <h5>PREPARATION</h5> <p>Participants are expected to have prior familiarity with critical policy analysis or closely related critical perspectives.</p> <h5>COURSE FORMAT</h5> <p>The course is convened as a combination of online and on-site activities. For the online parts we use the platform Canvas. Participants will find more detailed information there.</p> <ol start="1"> <li><strong>Preparatory phase (online, includes a start-up meeting through zoom)</strong><br /> Readings, pre-recorded materials, short written reflections, and online discussions conducted through digital learning modules. Starts in may. </li> <li><strong>On-site meeting</strong><br /> Prominent invited lectures, seminars, and participant presentations during a three-day meet up in Karlstad, Sweden in august 26-28.  </li> <li><strong>Writing phase</strong><br /> After the on-site meeting, participants write an individual course paper (approximately 5,000 words) applying the course content to their own PhD project. The paper will be discussed at an online seminar. </li> </ol> <h5>CREDITS AND CERTIFICATION</h5> <p>The course can either be finalized after step 1 and 2 for 5 credits, or after all steps for 7,5 ECTS credits. A signed certificate of completion can be issued for those who need it in order to register credits at their home departments.</p> <h5>QUESTIONS AND CONTACT</h5> <p>If you have questions, please contact tomas.mitander@kau.se, coordinator for the Research Group on Power, Politics and Governing.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Research group on Power Politics and Governing</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">Karlstad University</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Tomas Mitander</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">tomas.mitander@kau.se</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/what-problem-represented-be-critical-policy-analysis-theory-and-practice" data-a2a-title="What is the Problem Represented to be? – Critical Policy Analysis in Theory and Practice"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fwhat-problem-represented-be-critical-policy-analysis-theory-and-practice&amp;title=What%20is%20the%20Problem%20Represented%20to%20be%3F%20%E2%80%93%20Critical%20Policy%20Analysis%20in%20Theory%20and%20Practice"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-internet-adress field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Internet address</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://sola.kau.se/ppg/what-is-the-problem-represented-to-be-critical-policy-analysis-in-theory-and-practice/">https://sola.kau.se/ppg/what-is-the-problem-represented-to-be-critical-policy-a…</a></div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:55:46 +0000 Tomas Mitander 20768 at https://discourseanalysis.net Essex Summer School-Applying Discourse Theory:Politics, Ideology, Populism https://discourseanalysis.net/en/essex-summer-school-applying-discourse-theorypolitics-ideology-populism-1 <span>Essex Summer School-Applying Discourse Theory:Politics, Ideology, Populism</span> <span> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/7775" lang="" about="/user/7775" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username"><span class="da_SEM_userName">Kostis Roussos</span></a> </span> <span>Tue, 02/24/2026 - 19:54</span> <div class="layout layout--twocol-bricks"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--top"> <div class="field field--name-field-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Category</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/event-category/training" hreflang="en">Training</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-place field--type-address field--label-hidden field--item"><p class="address" translate="no"><span class="address-line1">University of Essex</span><br> <span class="locality">Colchester</span><br> <span class="postal-code">CO4 3SQ</span><br> <span class="country">United Kingdom</span></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Date</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-07-20T12:00:00Z">Monday, 20 July 2026</time> - <time datetime="2026-07-31T12:00:00Z">Friday, 31 July 2026</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-eventnewsimage field--type-image field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Poster</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2026-03/ESS%202026.png" width="940" height="788" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--middle"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Professor Jason Glynos &amp; Professor Yannis Stavrakakis</p> <p>2 week course / 35 hours (<strong>Please note: This course will be taught in person only).</strong></p> <p>A central claim of discourse theory is that meaning, subjectivity, and agency are constructed within relational structures that are shaped and re-shaped through political struggle. This course introduces the basic concepts of poststructuralist discourse theory, understood as a distinctive, qualitative approach to critical empirical research. The course situates this approach in relation to competing approaches to social and political analysis that take discourse and meaning seriously, and contextualises it also in relation to key debates in the philosophy of natural and social science.</p> <p>The main aim of the course, however, is to address the challenging question of ‘applying’ discourse theory to empirical phenomena in the name of understanding, explanation, and critique. Drawing inspiration from poststructuralism and psychoanalysis, it serves as a forum to discuss research strategies that are consonant with the field of discourse theory, and outlines conceptual frameworks that can be employed in the analysis of concrete discourses and practices. A range of concepts and themes are examined with particular reference to the work of thinkers such as Ernesto Laclau, Chantal Mouffe, Antonio Gramsci, Michel Foucault, and Slavoj Žižek. Such concepts and themes are considered from the point of view of methodology and research strategy, and include discourse and practice, hegemony and antagonism, politics and dislocation, performativity and subjectivity, fantasy and ideology, democracy and populism.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Essex Summer School in Social Science and Data Analysis</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">University of Essex</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Essex Summer School in Social Science and Data Analysis</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">esumsda@essex.ac.uk</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/essex-summer-school-applying-discourse-theorypolitics-ideology-populism-1" data-a2a-title="Essex Summer School-Applying Discourse Theory:Politics, Ideology, Populism"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fessex-summer-school-applying-discourse-theorypolitics-ideology-populism-1&amp;title=Essex%20Summer%20School-Applying%20Discourse%20Theory%3APolitics%2C%20Ideology%2C%20Populism"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-internet-adress field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Internet address</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://essexsummerschool.com/course/ess-2026-course-list/2u/">https://essexsummerschool.com/course/ess-2026-course-list/2u/</a></div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:54:59 +0000 kostis roussos 20759 at https://discourseanalysis.net Essex Summer School-Doing Discourse Analysis: Neoliberalism, Populism and Radical Democracy https://discourseanalysis.net/en/essex-summer-school-doing-discourse-analysis-neoliberalism-populism-and-radical-democracy-3 <span>Essex Summer School-Doing Discourse Analysis: Neoliberalism, Populism and Radical Democracy</span> <span> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/7775" lang="" about="/user/7775" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username"><span class="da_SEM_userName">Kostis Roussos</span></a> </span> <span>Tue, 02/24/2026 - 19:47</span> <div class="layout layout--twocol-bricks"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--top"> <div class="field field--name-field-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Category</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/event-category/training" hreflang="en">Training</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-place field--type-address field--label-hidden field--item"><p class="address" translate="no"><span class="address-line1">University of Essex</span><br> <span class="locality">Colchester</span><br> <span class="postal-code">CO4 3SQ</span><br> <span class="country">United Kingdom</span></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Date</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-07-06T12:00:00Z">Monday, 6 July 2026</time> - <time datetime="2026-07-17T12:00:00Z">Friday, 17 July 2026</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-eventnewsimage field--type-image field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Poster</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2026-03/ESS%202026_0.png" width="940" height="788" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--middle"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Prof. David Howarth, Dr. Konstantinos Roussos, Dr. Jimena Vazquez Garcia, University of Essex</p> <p>2 week course / 35 hours (<strong>Please note</strong>: This course will be taught <strong>online only</strong>. In person study is not available for this course)</p> <p>This course <strong>provides the conceptual and methodological means to use discourse analysis in the conduct of empirical and theoretical research</strong>, where the aims of the approach are to understand, characterize, explain, and criticize problematized social phenomena. <strong>It serves as a forum to discuss research strategies that are consonant with the field of poststructuralist discourse theor</strong>y, and outlines an approach that can be employed in the analysis of concrete discourses.</p> <p>More precisely, <strong>the course puts forward an approach to critical explanation, which comprises five basic elements: problematization; retroduction; logics; articulation; critique and normative evaluation</strong>. Building on Michel Foucault’s method of problematization, Laclau and Mouffe’s post-Marxist logics of discourse analysis and various psychoanalytic ideas drawn from Freud, Lacan and Žižek we seek to investigate the meanings and theoretical role of a wide range of themes and concepts such as: critique, ideology, hegemony, antagonism, radical democracy, populism, commons and prefigurative politics, neoliberalism, health and social care, subjectivity and the digital.</p> <p><strong>Such concepts and themes are considered from the point of view of methodology and research strategy</strong>, examining the philosophical underpinnings of a poststructuralist approach to social and political analysis and grappling with their operationalisation through a range of empirical cases to illustrate broad methodological and theoretical points. </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Essex Summer School in Social Science and Data Analysis</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">University of Essex</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Essex Summer School in Social Science and Data Analysis</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">esumsda@essex.ac.uk</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/essex-summer-school-doing-discourse-analysis-neoliberalism-populism-and-radical-democracy-3" data-a2a-title="Essex Summer School-Doing Discourse Analysis: Neoliberalism, Populism and Radical Democracy"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fessex-summer-school-doing-discourse-analysis-neoliberalism-populism-and-radical-democracy-3&amp;title=Essex%20Summer%20School-Doing%20Discourse%20Analysis%3A%20Neoliberalism%2C%20Populism%20and%20Radical%20Democracy"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-internet-adress field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Internet address</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://essexsummerschool.com/course/ess-2026-course-list/1m/">https://essexsummerschool.com/course/ess-2026-course-list/1m/</a></div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:47:05 +0000 kostis roussos 20756 at https://discourseanalysis.net Advanced International Seminar of Discourse Studies: Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis https://discourseanalysis.net/en/advanced-international-seminar-discourse-studies-multimodal-critical-discourse-analysis <span>Advanced International Seminar of Discourse Studies: Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis</span> <span> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/14604" lang="" about="/user/14604" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username"><span class="da_SEM_userName">Lucia de la Presa</span></a> </span> <span>Fri, 02/06/2026 - 14:25</span> <div class="layout layout--twocol-bricks"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--top"> <div class="field field--name-field-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Category</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/event-category/training" hreflang="en">Training</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Date</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-03-21T12:00:00Z">Saturday, 21 March 2026</time> - <time datetime="2026-05-30T12:00:00Z">Saturday, 30 May 2026</time> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-registration-deadline field--type-datetime field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Registration deadline</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-03-04T12:00:00Z">Wednesday, 4 March 2026</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-eventnewsimage field--type-image field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Poster</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2026-02/AISDS%20-%20MultimodalCDA.png" width="1587" height="2245" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--middle"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><strong>Advanced International Seminar of Discourse Studies (AISDS): Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis</strong></p> <p>Dates: Weekly sessions from 21 March to 30 May 2026, <span>12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CET/UTC+1)</span></p> <p>Pre-registration form: <a href="https://forms.gle/2gBSvnhuAPMysKA76">https://forms.gle/2gBSvnhuAPMysKA76</a></p> <p>Registration deadline for admitted participants: 4 March​ 2026</p> <p>Fully online</p> <p>How do we use Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis to form relevant scholarly journal articles? This advanced seminar offers step-by-step training in how to do Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis of different forms of data, including newspapers, textbooks, websites, policy documents, video, infographics. and product packaging.</p> <ul> <li>Seminar designed for professors and graduate students with specialized knowledge in (Critical) Discourse Studies.</li> <li>Admissions will be limited to 20 scholars from around the world</li> </ul> <p>This seminar will be given by <strong>Professor David Machin<span> </span></strong>(Shanghai International Studies University, China).</p> <p>The complete seminar description and program can be found at: <a href="https://www.discoursestudies.org/aisds">https://www.discoursestudies.org/aisds</a></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Centre of Discourse Studies</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">Centre of Discourse Studies</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Lucia de la Presa</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">centre@discoursestudies.org</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/advanced-international-seminar-discourse-studies-multimodal-critical-discourse-analysis" data-a2a-title="Advanced International Seminar of Discourse Studies: Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fadvanced-international-seminar-discourse-studies-multimodal-critical-discourse-analysis&amp;title=Advanced%20International%20Seminar%20of%20Discourse%20Studies%3A%20Multimodal%20Critical%20Discourse%20Analysis"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-info field--type-file field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Flyer</div> <div class="field--item"><span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf icon-before"><span class="file-icon"><span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-file text-primary" aria-hidden="true"></span></span><span class="file-link"><a href="https://discourseanalysis.net/sites/default/files/2026-02/AISDS%20-%20MultimodalCDA.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=117336" title="Open file in new window" target="_blank" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="bottom">AISDS - MultimodalCDA.pdf</a></span><span class="file-size">114.59 KB</span></span></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-internet-adress field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Internet address</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.discoursestudies.org/aisds">https://www.discoursestudies.org/aisds</a></div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:25:34 +0000 Lucia de la Presa 20661 at https://discourseanalysis.net Critical Discourse Analysis Course https://discourseanalysis.net/en/critical-discourse-analysis-course <span>Critical Discourse Analysis Course</span> <span> <a title="View user profile." href="/user/14604" lang="" about="/user/14604" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" class="username"><span class="da_SEM_userName">Lucia de la Presa</span></a> </span> <span>Sun, 01/25/2026 - 17:34</span> <div class="layout layout--twocol-bricks"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--top"> <div class="field field--name-field-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Category</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="/event-category/training" hreflang="en">Training</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-date field--type-daterange field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Date</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-02-19T12:00:00Z">Thursday, 19 February 2026</time> - <time datetime="2026-03-26T12:00:00Z">Thursday, 26 March 2026</time> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-registration-deadline field--type-datetime field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Registration deadline</div> <div class="field--item"><time datetime="2026-02-16T12:00:00Z">Monday, 16 February 2026</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-above"> <div class="field field--name-field-eventnewsimage field--type-image field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Poster</div> <div class="field--item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2026-01/CDA%20Course.png" width="1080" height="1350" alt="" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--middle"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Dates: weekly sessions every Thursday, from February 19th to March 26th, 2026</p> <p>Time: 14:00 to 16:00 (Barcelona - CET/UTC+1 time zone)</p> <p>Registration form: <a href="https://forms.gle/CZLP9aPibF5Y14FX9">https://forms.gle/CZLP9aPibF5Y14FX9</a></p> <p>Webpage: <a href="https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse">https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse</a></p> <p><br /> 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. </p> <p>The 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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>This course is organized and taught by Dr. Lucía de la Presa, Professor and Coordinator of the Centre of Discourse Studies. The last session of the course includes a Master Class by Dr. Teun van Dijk, Director of the Centre of Discourse Studies and Honorary Professor of Pompeu Fabra University.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Lucía de la Presa</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">Centre of Discourse Studies</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Lucía de la Presa</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">delapresa@discoursestudies.org</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/critical-discourse-analysis-course" data-a2a-title="Critical Discourse Analysis Course"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fcritical-discourse-analysis-course&amp;title=Critical%20Discourse%20Analysis%20Course"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-info field--type-file field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Flyer</div> <div class="field--item"><span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf icon-before"><span class="file-icon"><span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-file text-primary" aria-hidden="true"></span></span><span class="file-link"><a href="https://discourseanalysis.net/sites/default/files/2026-01/CDA%20Course.pdf" type="application/pdf; 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Location</h2> <p><img alt="Photograph of the meeting room at the Chimney House, Sheffield. A long wooden conference table in a converted 19th century factory" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="91e56c3c-d283-4790-8796-d9c00d2c8c0e" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/meeting-room%20small.png" /></p> <p>15 Jan 2026, 10:00 GMT – 16 Jan 2026, 14:30 GMT</p> <p>Sheffield, Chimney House, 4 Kelham Island, Sheffield S3 8RY, UK</p> <h2>About the event</h2> <p><strong>In-person workshop</strong></p> <p><strong>For PhD students &amp;</strong></p> <p><strong>early career researchers</strong></p> <p><strong>15 &amp; 16 January 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>Sheffield, UK</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Learn how to apply key CDA theories, concepts and methods to your research project. Sessions on key ideas in CDA and how to apply them to your work - whether your research is primarily a discourse analytical one, or discourse analysis is a supplementary to your project. Group discussion and advice tailored to your research project. Hands-on analysis of texts and data.</p> <p> </p> <p>The academic experts for the workshop are:</p> <p><strong>Professor Tom Bartlett, University of Glasgow</strong></p> <p><strong>Dr Michael Farrelly, Discourse Academy</strong></p> <p><strong>Dr Michael Kranert, University of Southampton</strong></p> <p><strong>Dr Jane Mulderrig, University of Sheffield</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Our approach is to focus on your research project. The academic experts will introduce key ideas and work with you on applying them in your work.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Build your network of peers who are also using CDA in their research</p> </li> <li> <p>Extend your network of established experts in CDA</p> </li> <li> <p>Work through your methods bring CDA to bear on a complex, discipline spanning research project</p> </li> <li> <p>Present and get feedback on your work (if you are at a stage where you are ready to do so)</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2 id="viewer-tkbe4573">Schedule (subject to amendment)</h2> <p>Our aim is for you to make tangible progress in how to use CDA in your research project. Our emphasis in each session, therefore, will be on you working through how the ideas we present might be integrated into your work.</p> <h3 id="viewer-5p4721225">Day 1</h3> <p>Understanding your research project</p> <p>Corpus analysis for CDA</p> <p>Discourse &amp; context - integrating CDA theories of discourse with your work</p> <p>Analysing text &amp; discourse: social actors, intertextuality, meaning relations, metaphor</p> <p> </p> <h3 id="viewer-x662011607">Day 2</h3> <p>Positive discourse analysis</p> <p>Genre &amp; social practices</p> <p>[Optional] Project presentations &amp; feedback</p> <p> </p> <h3>Pre-event</h3> <p>You will also be able to join the online discussion group for this event.</p> <p>The online discussion group will:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Give you the opportunity to introduce your research project in advance of the workshop;</p> </li> <li> <p>Let you see what your fellow attendees are working on and start to make connections with each other;</p> </li> <li> <p>Discuss practical issues around arrival, meeting up in Sheffield, planning accommodation etc.   </p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Tickets include:</p> <p>Attendance at the in-person event in Sheffield</p> <p>Tea, coffee, light snacks and lunch Thursday &amp; Friday</p> <p>Online discussion group</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.discourseacademy.org/event-details/how-to-use-critical-discourse-analysis-in-your-research">BOOK HERE</a></p> <p> </p> <p>We've got a fantastic venue at <a href="https://thechimneyhouse.com/meeting-room-sheffield">The Chimney House</a>, close Sheffield city centre we're we will work on your project for the event and enjoy discussion over good coffee and good food.</p> <p><img alt="photograph of an armchair in the corner of the meeting room" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="48e51b7a-7052-4722-9efe-b87020e7b4ed" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/meeting-corner%20small.jpeg" /></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Dr Michael Farrelly</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">Discourse Academy</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Michael Farrelly</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">michaelfarrrelly@discourseacademy.org</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/how-use-critical-discourse-analysis-your-research" data-a2a-title="How to use critical discourse analysis in your research "><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fhow-use-critical-discourse-analysis-your-research&amp;title=How%20to%20use%20critical%20discourse%20analysis%20in%20your%20research%20"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-info field--type-file field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Flyer</div> <div class="field--item"><span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf icon-before"><span class="file-icon"><span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-file text-primary" aria-hidden="true"></span></span><span class="file-link"><a href="https://discourseanalysis.net/sites/default/files/2025-11/Small%20flyer%20-%20How%20to%20use%20CDA%20January%202026.pdf" type="application/pdf; 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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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>This course is organized and taught by <a>Lucía de la Presa</a>. The last session of the course includes a Master Class by <a>Teun van Dijk</a>. </p> <p>More information: <a href="https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse-fall2025">https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse-fall2025</a></p> <p>Registration link: <a href="https://forms.gle/hQgsPV629iL2JXYk6">https://forms.gle/hQgsPV629iL2JXYk6</a></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Lucía de la Presa</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">Centre of Discourse Studies</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Lucía de la Presa</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">delapresa@discoursestudies.org</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/critical-discourse-studies-course" data-a2a-title="Critical Discourse Studies Course"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fcritical-discourse-studies-course&amp;title=Critical%20Discourse%20Studies%20Course"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-info field--type-file field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Flyer</div> <div class="field--item"><span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf icon-before"><span class="file-icon"><span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-file text-primary" aria-hidden="true"></span></span><span class="file-link"><a href="https://discourseanalysis.net/sites/default/files/2025-09/CDACourse_Fall2025.pdf" type="application/pdf; 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Limited spots still available!</p> <p>New deadline for applications: 31 July 2025</p> <p><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fculcorc.fsv.cuni.cz%2Fphd-course-on-discourse-theory%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR5YbBHLlBiQjSBltXqw_gmZSwDAZqA02zsV1DarYKByFqIxBdqE4mLqo8JpWQ_aem_RKdT_KQZMjePGV3v0KVjaQ&amp;h=AT1jvXkXws2Z_4PRBJjrZxKEDmJWq3mjDHd3f9gPzXtJopRdv-xKGEEHXjiSU9ptKNQUmcnwHl_3BZ6deLb9aJWT9yMFtjZ7ttwkJE4EDlTvKAiXW2sAV2INElUcksoILZD12_rlpcsAM9hL7wrqfA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3EgEIzpRtbqpDtwniKo6AGpq3u4eLqo2zFXuG9duresXvbHtE6pvevn4PJH5Se2Gl2pCy24jXUXWrpNpG5Owh_xYlzjqFO--6FoGDlrbd-IEjWM-zEnELIHD-qdC6VdTH_">https://culcorc.fsv.cuni.cz/phd-course-on-discourse-theory/</a></p> <p>Course coordinator and leader: Nico Carpentier</p> <p>Course credits: 5 credits</p> <p>Course location: Centrum Voršilská, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic</p> <p>Dates: 03 – 07 November 2025</p> <p>Contact person: Mazlum Kemal Dagdelen</p> <p>Course Background and Rationale</p> <p>The course aims to discuss two methods in the field of discourse studies: Discourse-theoretical analysis (DTA) and Discursive-material analysis (DMA). Both are grounded in so-called high theory, with discourse theory as its main starting point, but with elements of actor-network theory and new materialism. This course will start with an introduction to these theoretical models but will then move on to their analytical deployment in communication and media studies research.</p> <p>Special attention will be spent on the creation of a theory-grounded analytical model to guide the research. Apart from attending lectures, participants will be expected to participate in both theoretical and research-driven workshops.</p> <p>Learning Outcomes</p> <p>On completion of this course, successful students will be able to:</p> <p>- have a deeper understanding of the field of discourse studies and, in particular, of its discourse-theoretical component;</p> <p>- have a deeper understanding of the theoretical relationship between the discursive and the material;</p> <p>- know how to translate discourse-theoretical models into analytical practice through the use of the notion of the sensitising concept (applied to discourse theory and to discourse-theoretical rereading of other theories);</p> <p>- set up an analytical model for a discourse-theoretical analysis and a discursive-material analysis.</p> <p>Teaching and Evaluation</p> <p>The one-week course will be organised in 10 teaching slots, combining lectures and workshops. These workshops are partially theoretical (presenting an article or chapter) and partially research-driven (presenting an analytical model).</p> <p>A certificate (with a grade “Pass”) is given after 1) attendance of a minimum of 8 meetings, 2) a working group theoretical presentation, and 3) an individual case study presentation.</p> <p>Available Participant Slots and Costs</p> <p>A total of 20 participant slots are available. Following the first round of applications, only a limited number of places remain.</p> <p>The participation fee is 50 euros and only covers course attendance. Participants are required to pay themselves for their travel and accommodation costs, and all other expenses.</p> <p>Application and Registration</p> <p>To apply for this course, the following three documents have to be submitted:</p> <p>- A motivation letter</p> <p>- A brief description/abstract of the ongoing (PhD) research (including the current stage of the research)</p> <p>- A CV (including information about your university affiliation and your contact information)</p> <p>Please use the form on the website to submit your application. If you need assistance regarding registration, please get in touch with Mazlum Kemal Dağdelen at &lt;mazlum.dagdelen@fsv.cuni.cz&gt; (mazlum /dot/ dagdelen /at/ fsv /dot/ cuni /dot/ cz).</p> <p>NEW DEADLINE: 31 July 2025</p> <p>Applicants will be notified of results by 10 August 2025.</p> <p>Accepted applicants will receive further instructions regarding registration and payment in due time.</p> <p>Course Readings</p> <p>Main Reading</p> <p>Carpentier, Nico (2017) The Discursive-Material Knot: Cyprus in Conflict and Community Media Participation. New York: Peter Lang.</p> <p>Secondary Readings</p> <p>Butler, Judith (1993) Bodies that matter. On the discursive limits of ‘sex’. New York, London: Routledge.</p> <p>Dolphijn, Rick, van der Tuin, Iris (2012) New materialism: Interviews and cartographies. Ann Arbor: Open humanities press.</p> <p>Glynos, Jason, Howarth, David (2007) Logics of critical explanation in social and political theory. London and New York: Routledge.</p> <p>Howarth, David (2000) Discourse. Buckingham, Philadelphia: Open University Press.</p> <p>Howarth, David (2012) “Hegemony, political subjectivity, and radical democracy”, in Simon Critchley and Oliver Marchart (eds.) Laclau: A critical reader. London: Routledge, pp. 256-276.</p> <p>Howarth, David, Stavrakakis, Yannis (2000) “Introducing discourse theory and political analysis”, in David Howarth, Aletta J. Norval and Yannis Stavrakakis (eds.) Discourse theory and political analysis. Manchester: Manchester University Press, pp. 1-23.</p> <p>Laclau, Ernesto, Chantal Mouffe (1985) Hegemony and Socialist Strategy: Towards a Radical Democratic Politics. London: Verso.</p> <p>Latour, Bruno (2005) Reassembling the social. An introduction to Actor-network-theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press.</p> <p>Mouffe, Chantal (2005) On the Political. London: Routledge.</p> <p>Philips, Louise, Jørgensen, Marianne W. (2002) Discourse Analysis as Theory and Method. London: Sage.</p> <p>Spivak, Gayatri Chakravorty (1988) “Can the subaltern speak?”, in Cary Nelson and Lawrence Grossberg (eds.) Marxism and the Interpretation of Culture. Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press, pp. 271-313.</p> <p>Torfing, Jacob (1999) New Theories of Discourse: Laclau, Mouffe, and Zizek. Oxford: Blackwell</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Culture and Communication Research Centre (CULCORC)</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism (ICSJ), Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Mazlum Kemal Dagdelen</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">mazlum.dagdelen@fsv.cuni.cz</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-network field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Network</div> <div class="field--item">https://culcorc.fsv.cuni.cz/</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <div class="field field--name-field-cfp-call-for-papers field--type-file field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Cfp Call for papers</div> <div class="field--item"><span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf icon-before"><span class="file-icon"><span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-file text-primary" aria-hidden="true"></span></span><span class="file-link"><a href="https://discourseanalysis.net/sites/default/files/2025-07/cfa_extended%20deadline_phd%20course%20on%20DT.pdf" type="application/pdf; 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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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.  ​​​</p> <p>For more information about the course visit:<span> </span><a href="https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse-spring2025">https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse-spring2025</a></p> <p>Registration (open until 19/05): <a href="https://forms.gle/Sx3pES3RyBfDVh276">https://forms.gle/Sx3pES3RyBfDVh276</a></p> <p>​</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-organizer field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field--item">Lucía de la Presa</div> <div class="field field--name-field-institution field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Institution</div> <div class="field--item">Centre of Discourse Studies</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person</div> <div class="field--item">Lucía de la Presa</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-contact-person-e-mail-adre field--type-email field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Contact person email address</div> <div class="field--item">centre@discoursestudies.org</div> </div> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--first-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--second-below"> </div> <div class="layout__region layout__region--bottom"> <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list" data-a2a-url="https://discourseanalysis.net/en/spring-course-critical-discourse-analysis" data-a2a-title="Spring Course in Critical Discourse Analysis"><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscourseanalysis.net%2Fen%2Fspring-course-critical-discourse-analysis&amp;title=Spring%20Course%20in%20Critical%20Discourse%20Analysis"></a><a class="a2a_button_facebook"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter"></a><a class="a2a_button_email"></a></span> <div class="field field--name-field-info field--type-file field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Flyer</div> <div class="field--item"><span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf icon-before"><span class="file-icon"><span class="icon glyphicon glyphicon-file text-primary" aria-hidden="true"></span></span><span class="file-link"><a href="https://discourseanalysis.net/sites/default/files/2025-05/Spring%20CDA%20Course%202025.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=45226" title="Open file in new window" target="_blank" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="bottom">Spring CDA Course 2025.pdf</a></span><span class="file-size">44.17 KB</span></span></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-internet-adress field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Internet address</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse-spring2025">https://www.discoursestudies.org/cdacourse-spring2025</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-facebook field--type-link field--label-above"> <div class="field--label">Facebook</div> <div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentreOfDiscourseSudies/">https://www.facebook.com/CentreOfDiscourseSudies/</a></div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 05 May 2025 10:09:11 +0000 Lucia de la Presa 13948 at https://discourseanalysis.net