diskursioon
Diskursioon is the Estonian term for discourse or formal discussion. In general usage, it denotes the organized exchange of ideas within a social group, as well as the broader process by which statements, beliefs, and practices are produced and circulated. The word is used in everyday language and in academic writing to refer to structured talk and to the field of study that analyzes how talking and writing shape social life.
Origin and scope: The term derives from Latin discursus and enters Estonian through European linguistic traditions.
Academic context: In linguistics and social sciences, diskursioon is analyzed as a system of statements, genres,
Methods and applications: Researchers employ discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, conversation analysis, and related approaches to
See also: discourse, discourse analysis, Habermas, Foucault.