Discourse Analysis: Theory and Practice

Discourse Analysis: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive introductory textbook designed for undergraduate students of English Department, Linguistics, and related fields. This book provides a clear and systematic exploration of how language functions in real social contexts beyond isolated grammatical structures.

The book introduces students to major concepts and approaches in discourse studies, including discourse grammar, metadiscourse, conversation analysis, genre analysis, metafunctions, appraisal theory, multimodal discourse analysis, digital media discourse, and critical discourse analysis (CDA). Drawing upon influential scholars such as Fairclough, van Dijk, Halliday, Gee, Kress, van Leeuwen, and Paltridge, the discussions combine theoretical foundations with practical applications.

Written in an accessible yet academically grounded style, this book helps students understand how discourse constructs meaning, identity, ideology, interaction, and power relations in contemporary society. Each chapter contains detailed explanations, authentic examples, critical analyses, visual illustrations, and exercises that encourage analytical and critical thinking skills. This book is intended not only to introduce discourse analysis theoretically but also to develop critical awareness of how language shapes social reality.