International Conference on Discourse Studies (ICDS - 26)

This track explores the theoretical underpinnings of discourse analysis, focusing on key methodologies and frameworks. Participants will engage with foundational texts and contemporary approaches that shape the field.

This session examines the role of power and ideology in discourse through critical discourse analysis. Papers will investigate how language shapes and is shaped by social structures and cultural contexts.

This track focuses on the role of intonation in shaping discourse coherence and meaning. Contributions will analyze how prosodic features influence interpretation and interaction in spoken language.

This session delves into the linguistic and pragmatic functions of discourse markers across various contexts. Researchers will present findings on how these markers contribute to coherence, cohesion, and speaker intent.

This track invites papers that explore historical discourse analysis and its implications for understanding language change over time. Participants will discuss methodologies and case studies that highlight the evolution of discourse practices.

This session investigates the interplay between discourse and information structure, focusing on how speakers organize information to achieve communicative goals. Contributions will highlight theoretical and empirical studies in this area.

This track emphasizes the ethnographic approach to studying discourse within cultural contexts. Participants will present research that illustrates the relationship between language use and social practices in diverse communities.

This session explores the intersection of pragmatics and discourse analysis, focusing on how context influences meaning and interpretation. Papers will examine various pragmatic theories and their applications to discourse studies.

This track is dedicated to conversation analysis as a methodological approach to studying interaction. Participants will share insights into the structures and patterns of talk in various settings.

This session investigates the role of rhetoric in discourse, focusing on persuasive strategies and their effects on audiences. Contributions will analyze rhetorical devices and their implications for communication.

This track examines the concept of emergent grammar within discourse, focusing on how grammatical structures evolve in communicative contexts. Researchers will present studies that highlight the dynamic nature of language use.