diskurssipartikkelin

Diskurssipartikkeli is a scholarly article that investigates discourse—language use within social contexts. In Finnish academic usage, the term refers to studies that analyze how spoken or written language constructs meanings, identities, and power relations in society.

Researchers typically apply discourse analysis approaches such as critical discourse analysis (CDA), conversation analysis, narrative analysis, or other discursive methods. Data sources include interviews, political speeches, media articles, policy documents, and social media content. The aim is to describe, interpret, and explain how discourses influence actions and social reality, how speakers and writers position themselves and others, and how ideologies are disseminated and contested.

A diskurssipartikkeli generally follows a standard scholarly format with an introduction, theoretical framework, methods, data or materials, analysis, discussion, and conclusion. The article emphasizes transparency of method and a clear linkage between data and claims, enabling readers to assess the validity of the interpretations.

Contexts and impact: Diskurssipartikkelit appear across linguistics, sociology, media studies, and communication studies, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of discourse analysis. They often address topics such as representation, power relations, identity construction, policy framing, and social change. In Finnish scholarship, the term is used in journal articles, theses, and conference papers to present systematic analyses of how language participates in social life.