Because language is a social practice and not all social practices are created and treated equally, all

analyses of language are inherently critical (Rogers et al., 2005, p. 367).

Introduction Historical background

Development of CDA
Theoretical assumptions Application of the research methodology Methodological approach in practice

Descriptions of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)

Critical discourse analysis is a contemporary approach to the study of language and discourses in social institutions (Luke, 1997, p. 60). Critical Discourse Analysis focuses on how language as a cultural tool mediates relationships of power and privilege in social interactions, institutions, and bodies of knowledge (Rogers et al., 2005, p. 367). CDA [examines] social phenomena which are necessarily complex and thus require a multidisciplinary and multi-methodical approach (Wodak & Meyer, 2009, p. 2).

The Frankfurt school and neo-Marxists in academia discuss language Impact of critical theory Rogers et al. (2005) state that CDA move[s] beyond description and interpretation of the role of language in the social world, toward explaining why and how language does the work that is does (p. 369). CDA attempts to reduce the inequality in society Power of language (liberating/oppressive)
(Rogers et al., 2005, pp. 368-369)

 CDA scholars begin collaboration in January

1991 in Amsterdam Group members included: Teun van Dijk, Norman Fairclough, Ruth Wodak, just to name a few Conversation focused on CDA as a methodological approach Several early supporters changed their attitude toward CDA Incorporation of new approaches, making CDA more sound
(Wodak & Meyer, 2009, p. 3)

CDA is an extension of a multiplicity of theoretical perspectives (Luke, 1997)

Poststructuralism
Bourdieus sociology Neomarxist cultural theory

There are many important theoretical assumptions of CDA (Rogers et al., 2005, p. 370) Ideological interest Represents society and culture Historically rich Involves power relations Power relations requires socio-cognitive approach Focuses on social issues Clarifying methodology Connects texts and social practices

Problem-oriented

Interdisciplinary
Eclectic

(Wodak & Meyer, 2009, p. 3)

Ambiguity of concepts and models

Interpretation of discourse Context in analyses

Unstable power relations

(Blommaert & Bulcaen, 2000, pp. 455-456)

Diverse methodology Systemic-functional linguistics Discourse-historical method (created by Wodak and other scholars)
Original documents Expanded by ethnographic research on

past experience Extensive data collection and analysis

(Blommaert & Bulcaen, 2000, p. 450)

Political discourse Ideology Racism Economic discourse Advertisement and promotional culture Media language Gender Institutional discourse Education Literacy
(Blommaert & Bulcaen, 2000, pp. 450-451)

 Literate identities of young children

Rogers, R., & Elias, M. (2012). Storied Selves: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Young Children's Literate Identifications. Journal Of Early Childhood Literacy, 12(3), 259-292. Singh, P., & Thuraisingam, T. (2011). Language for Reconciliation in Religious Discourse: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Contradictions in Sermons Explored through the Activity Theory Framework. Multilingua: Journal Of Cross-Cultural And Interlanguage Communication, 30(3-4), 391404. Rambe, P. (2012). Critical Discourse Analysis of Collaborative Engagement in "Facebook" Postings. Australasian Journal Of Educational Technology, 28(2), 295-314.

Role of language in religion

Communication on social networking sites

Allan Luke Ruth Wodak

Teun A. van Dijk

http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oi se/About_OISE/allanluke_2012 0217.html

http://www.discourses.org/

http://www.aimresearch.org/in dex.php?page=ruth-wodak

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