The course is divided into three modules:
1. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA): This module offers an introduction to CDA for a critical reading and interpretation of various authentic texts.
2. The Language of News Media: This module focuses on news discourse and specifically on journalism practices.
3. The Language of social media: This module focuses on the linguistic analysis of social media discourse.
Learning outcomes
1) Knowledge and understanding:
Understanding complex (written and spoken) texts in authentic communicative contexts (news and social media).
Understanding the communicative function of texts in specific domains.
Knowing relevant analytical frameworks.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding:
Being able to identify, analyse and interpret linguistic and semiotic resources that are relevant to specific contexts and domains (news and social media) in both qualitative and quantitative terms.
3)Making judgements:
Being able to identify, analyse and interpret textual data within a complex context, and to use the most appropriate and effective research approach, motivating necessary choices.
4) Communication skills:
Being able to explain and support the various stages of the analysis and its findings in a structured and clear way, making use of an appropriate register and style.
5) Learning skills:
Starting from the knowledge, understanding, and competence developed in the course, being able to continue the graduate programme in a largely self-directed and autonomous way.
