The concept of discourse: interdisciplinary study of language, influence, and social processes

Abstract

This paper investigates discourse as an important multidisciplinary topic, focusing on its function in constructing social structures, identities, and ideologies. The paper chronicles the history of discourse studies, using linguistics, psychology, and social sciences to examine the link between language and power. Discourse is classified into two types: written and spoken, emphasizing its importance in communicating and sustaining social norms. The paper also discusses the methodology of discourse analysis (DA).