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    What is Discourse Analysis?

    Analyzes language patterns across texts and their social contexts.

    How does discourse analysis differ from traditional language analysis?

    Focuses on language use in social contexts rather than just sentence structure.

    What role does context play in discourse analysis?

    Context shapes the interpretation of language and its meaning.

    What is the social constructionist view of discourse?

    Language use contributes to constructing views of the world and identities.

    How do cultural differences affect discourse?

    Different cultures have unique ways of organizing and using language.

    What is the significance of the relationship between language and identity?

    Language reflects and shapes how individuals present themselves socially.

    What are typical stages in service encounters according to discourse analysis?

    Stages include greetings, requests, and farewells, varying by context.

    What is the impact of discourse on social reality?

    Discourse shapes and is shaped by social practices and beliefs.

    How does discourse analysis view the role of texts?

    Texts are seen as communicative units embedded in social practices.

    What is performativity in the context of discourse?

    Language actions create social realities and identities through performance.

    How do different views of discourse analysis coexist?

    Textually and socially oriented analyses can complement each other.

    What does the term 'ethnography of communication' refer to?

    Examines how cultural contexts influence speech events and interactions.

    What is the role of intertextuality in discourse?

    Texts reference and rely on other texts, influencing their meaning.

    How does discourse analysis approach language in use?

    Focuses on how language achieves communicative goals in context.

    What is the relationship between language and non-linguistic behavior?

    Understanding context helps interpret the meaning of spoken language.

    What are the implications of discourse for social identities?

    Discourse reflects and constructs identities through language use.