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  • 1Middlesex University, UK.

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|October 7, 2016
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Discourse is defined as any system of signs, encompassing spoken, written, or other forms. It challenges the idea of a reality separate from these systems, integrating concepts and institutional practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Social Sciences
  • Philosophy

Background:

  • Discourse is broadly defined as any system of signs.
  • Specific forms like 'medical discourse' involve organized concepts and institutional support.
  • The relationship between discourse and 'reality' is complex and debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a general definition of discourse.
  • To explore the broader applications of discourse analysis beyond traditional linguistic contexts.
  • To question the separation of discourse from reality.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the term 'discourse'.
  • Examination of examples like town planning and architecture as discourse.
  • Reference to existing scholarship on discourse characteristics.

Main Results:

  • A general definition of discourse as any sign system is suggested.
  • Discourse can extend to non-linguistic systems like architecture.
  • Discourse is intertwined with reality, not separate from it.

Conclusions:

  • Discourse is a fundamental concept for understanding systems of meaning.
  • The analysis of discourse offers insights into societal values and practices.
  • Further exploration of discourse's relationship with perceived reality is warranted.