COMBINING CORPUS LINGUISTICS WITH CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
Applied Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, Critical Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Concordance PatternsAbstract
This study explores the integration of Corpus Linguistics (CL) with Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to enhance the reliability and interpretive depth of discourse studies. By combining the quantitative strengths of CL with the qualitative focus of CDA, the study suggests methods to uncover underlying discourse features and discursive patterns in large-scale textual data. The paper outlines key methodological frameworks that facilitate this interdisciplinary approach, including keyword analysis, concordance patterns, and collocation networks, alongside critical interpretation rooted in socio-political contexts. Through illustrative examples, it demonstrates how corpus tools can identify linguistic patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed, supporting a more systematic and transparent analysis of discourse. The synergy between CL and CDA not only enhances analytical precision but also broadens the scope of discourse analysis, making it more replicable and data-driven. This combined approach is particularly useful for investigating second language, media discourse, and social representations in contemporary communication.
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