Discourse CDA
12th March 2025
Lecture delivered by
Dr. Najia Almas
Recap: Inro to Discourse Studies
• Define discourse: Language in use beyond isolated words and
sentences; how meaning is shaped in different contexts.
• Importance: Shapes communication, identity, power, and knowledge.
• Fields that study discourse: Linguistics, sociology, philosophy, media
studies.
Discourse analysis in literature and
education
Literary Discourse Analysis (Example: C. P. Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper)
Discourse analysis in literature focuses on how language constructs meaning,
identity, and ideology in literary texts. Following are main points.
• The narrator’s shifting language reflects her descent into madness.
Conti . . .
• Passive voice is used to highlight women’s oppression (e.g., “I am
shut in”).
• Medical discourse is critiqued—her husband (a doctor) dismisses
her concerns, reinforcing patriarchal control.
• Critical Perspective: Feminist discourse analysis reveals how the text
critiques gender roles and mental health treatment.
Discourse analyses in education
(CEDA)
Discourse Analysis in Education (Classroom Discussions)
In educational settings, discourse shapes teacher-student
interactions and knowledge transmission. Following is the
discourse analysis.
• Teachers often use directive discourse (“Open your books”)
vs. interactive discourse (“What do you think?”).
Part Second (B)
Dr. Najia Almas
Conti . . .
• Passive voice is used to highlight women’s oppression (e.g., “I am
shut in”).
• Medical discourse is critiqued—her husband (a doctor) dismisses
her concerns, reinforcing patriarchal control.
• Critical Perspective: Feminist discourse analysis reveals how the text
critiques gender roles and mental health treatment.
Discourse analyses in education
(CEDA)
Discourse Analysis in Education (Classroom Discussions)
In educational settings, discourse shapes teacher-student
interactions and knowledge transmission. Following is the
discourse analysis.
• Teachers often use directive discourse (“Open your books”)
vs. interactive discourse (“What do you think?”).
Conti . . .
• Investigates power dynamics in classrooms.
• Examines how language affects student engagement and
critical thinking.
• Critical Education Discourse Analysis (CEDA) explores how
textbooks and curricula reflect cultural and ideological biases
Part Second (B)
Dr. Najia Almas
Conti . . .
• Passive voice is used to highlight women’s oppression (e.g., “I am
shut in”).
• Medical discourse is critiqued—her husband (a doctor) dismisses
her concerns, reinforcing patriarchal control.
• Critical Perspective: Feminist discourse analysis reveals how the text
critiques gender roles and mental health treatment.
Discourse analyses in education
(CEDA)
Discourse Analysis in Education (Classroom Discussions)
In educational settings, discourse shapes teacher-student
interactions and knowledge transmission. Following is the
discourse analysis.
• Teachers often use directive discourse (“Open your books”)
vs. interactive discourse (“What do you think?”).
Conti . . .
• Investigates power dynamics in classrooms.
• Examines how language affects student engagement and
critical thinking.
• Critical Education Discourse Analysis (CEDA) explores how
textbooks and curricula reflect cultural and ideological biases
