Discourse analysis: Varieties and methods (original) (raw)

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This paper discusses various approaches and techniques for discourse analysis, highlighting six specific methods: Political Discourse Theory, Rhetorical Political Analysis, Discourse Historical Analysis, Interpretive Policy Analysis, Discursive Psychology, and Q Methodology. It emphasizes the complexity and diversity within discourse analysis frameworks and proposes that these varied approaches can be interlinked through the concept of articulation, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of discourse while maintaining distinct theoretical identities.