Discourse analysis in practice
Key information
- Start date:
- 20 June 2025
- Attendance dates:
20 June 2025
- Venue:
- Distance learning
- Contact details:
- Email: daycourses@surrey.ac.uk
- Maria Xenitidou
- Associate Professor of Social Psychology, University of Western Macedonia, Greece
- Email: m.xenitidou@surrey.ac.uk
Overview
This course has a dual aim: a) to provide an overview on discourse analysis as a qualitative method in the service of analysing qualitative data (discourse) and b) to focus on using discourse analysis in practice. The course is focused on the analysis of discourse and also on the reasons for opting for discursive approaches while considering the assumptions they entail.
The course is addressed to participants with some understanding of discourse analysis, who wish to advance their discourse analytic skills and practice analysing data using discourse analysis.
Through a combination of some introductory theoretical points and analytic foci, and, subsequently, practical sessions/workshops, we will cover certain approaches to discourse analysis (as well as the main principles and key literatures), illustrate analytic tools through the use of examples, and engage in hands-on analysis.
The course will engage you in evaluations of discourse-analytic approaches, and offer you the opportunity to develop your practical skills in applying discourse analysis. The course aims to develop a critical understanding of discourse analytic approaches, in order for you to select them appropriately in the future. Finally, the course aims to provide a development of your skills so that you can practice and apply discourse analysis independently.
Learning outcomes
- To appreciate the issues related to using discourse analysis in research
- To critically evaluate different discourse analytic approaches and their place in contemporary (social) research
- To demonstrate a practical understanding of the application of discourse analysis
- To develop research proposals that demonstrate appropriate use of discourse analysis.
Course content
The course will cover the following broad topics:
- Discourse & Discourse Analysis
- Strands in discourse analysis
- Analytic process(es) & procedure(s)
- Analytic practice
- Reflections.
Learning and teaching methods
- Presentations
- Discussions
- Guided exercises
- Independent group exercises.
Course leader
Dr Maria Xenitidou
Associate professor of Social Psychology, University of Western Macedonia, Greece
Maria Xenitidou is a qualitative social scientist with particular expertise in discursive and rhetorical approaches. She has taught discourse analysis workshops nationally and internationally. Her research interests include identity and otherness, citizenship, migration, the social construction of knowledge and expertise, sense-making, contingencies and accountability (management).
Entry requirements
A basic understanding of discourse (or thematic) analysis will be helpful.
Fees and funding
Price per person:
£98
Discounted rate for UGPN students£130
Students£138
Discounted rate for UGPN staff£155
Education and charitable sector applicants£230
Government and commercial sector applicantsWhat these fees include
Course materials.
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Course location and contact details
Campus location
Stag HillThis course is based at Stag Hill campus. Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.
- Email: daycourses@surrey.ac.uk
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH