Conversation Analysis and Discourse Studies

Conversation Analysis and Discourse Studies are fields that examine how people communicate through language. Conversation Analysis looks closely at everyday interactions, such as conversations and exchanges, to understand the patterns and rules people use naturally. Discourse Studies explore larger language use in contexts like stories, media, or social practices, focusing on how language shapes social reality and relationships. Both fields aim to reveal the underlying structures and meanings in communication, helping us understand how language functions in social life.