Diskurssianalyyttinen
Diskurssianalyyttinen, often translated as discourse analysis, is a field of study that examines how language is used in social contexts. It moves beyond analyzing individual words or sentences to explore larger patterns of communication, focusing on how meaning is constructed, negotiated, and maintained through discourse. This approach recognizes that language is not merely a tool for conveying information but is actively involved in shaping social realities, identities, and power relations.
Key to discourse analysis is the understanding of discourse as a social practice. It investigates how specific