Discourse Analysis

1. To know the field of discourse analysis, both in terms of its object of study and the different approaches of the currents that deal with it.
2. Acquire the necessary tools to carry out a theoretically coherent and descriptively adequate analysis of the different types of discourse.
3. Develop the practical skills to carry out pragmatic-discursive analysis of oral and written texts.

Topic 1: Introduction to Discourse Analysis
Topic 2: Interpreting discourse. The pragmatic approach
Topic 3: Conversation
Topic 4: The context of discourse
Topic 5: The organisation of discourse

Basic Bibliography

Blackwell, Sarah E. (2016): “Implicatura y presuposición”. En Javier Gutiérrez-Rexach (ed.), Enciclopedia de Lingüística Hispánica, London/New York: Routledge, v. 2, 633-649.
Cifuentes Honrubia, José Luis (2006): “Los actos de habla”, E-Excellence (www.lyceus.com).
Cuenca, Maria Josep (2010): Gramática del texto, Madrid, Arco/Libros.
De Benito Moreno, Carlota (2019): “Los corpus del español desde la perspectiva del usuario lingüista”. Scriptum digital 8, 1-21. https://www.raco.cat/index.php/scriptumdigital/article/view/361052
Dooley, Robert A. y Stephen Levinson (2007[2001]): Análisis del Discurso. Manual de conceptos básicos. Dallas: Summer Linguistics Institute.
Eggins, Suzanne y J. R. Martin (2000[1997]): “Géneros y registros del discurso”. En Teun van Dijk (comp.), El discurso como estructura y proceso. Barcelona: Gedisa, 335-351
Félix-Brasdefer, César (2019): “Actos de habla en contexto”. Cap. 3 de Pragmática del español: contexto, uso y variación. Nueva York, Routledge.
Kemplerer, Victor (1947): LTI. La lengua del Tercer Reich. Apuntes de un filólogo. Barcelona, Minúscula. 2007.
Recalde, Montserrat y Victoria Vázquez Rozas (2009): “Problemas metodológicos en la formación de corpus orales”. En P. Cantos Gómez y A. Sánchez Pérez (eds.), A Survey on Corpus-based Research, Murcia: AELINCO, 51-64. http://www.um.es/lacell/aelinco/contenido/index.html
Rodríguez Rosique, Susana (2006): "Presuposiciones e implicaciones", E-Excellence (www.liceus.com).
Tusón Valls, Amparo (1997): Análisis de la conversación. Barcelona, Ariel.
Tusón, Amparo (2003): "El análisis de la conversación: entre la estructura y el sentido", Estudios de Sociolingüística, 3 (1), 133-153.

Supplementary bibliography

Brown, Gillian y George Yule (1983): Discourse Analysis, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Versión española: Análisis del discurso. Madrid, Visor, 1993.
Calsamiglia, Helena & Amparo Tusón (2007): Las cosas del decir. Barcelona, Ariel (2ª ed.).
De los Heros, Susana & Mercedes Niño-Murcia (eds.) (2012): Fundamentos y modelos del estudio pragmático y sociopragmático del español. Washington, Georgetown University Press.
Escandell, Mª Victoria (2006): Introducción a la pragmática. Barcelona, Ariel (2ª ed.).
Gee, James Paul & Michael Handford (eds.) (2012): The Routledge handbook of discourse analysis. London/New York, Routledge.
Georgakopolou, Alexandra & Dionysis Goutsos (2004): Discourse Analysis. An Introduction. Edinburgh, Edinburgh Univ. Press (2ª ed.).
Johnstone, Barbara (2001): Discourse Analysis. Oxford, Blackwell.
Levinson, Stephen C. (1989 [1983]): Pragmática. Barcelona, Teide.
Portolés, José (2004): Pragmática para hispanistas. Madrid, Síntesis.
Renkema, Jan (2004): Introduction to Discourse Studies. Amsterdam, John Benjamins, 2ª ed. corregida y aumentada.
Schiffrin, Deborah, Deborah Tannen & Heidi E. Hamilton, (eds.) (2001): The Handbook of Discourse Analysis. Oxford, Blackwell.
Silva-Corvalán, Carmen & Andrés Enrique-Arias (2017): Sociolingüística y pragmática del español. Washington, Georgetown University Press (2ª ed.).
van Dijk, Teun A. (ed.) (2000 [1997]): Estudios del discurso. 2 vols.: El discurso como estructura y proceso; El discurso como interacción social. Barcelona, Gedisa.

Basic and general competences
CB1. Ability to combine previous knowledge with more advanced knowledge in the field of Hispanic linguistics.
CB2. The ability to develop and defend arguments and to propose solutions to linguistic problems.
CB3. Ability to collect and interpret relevant linguistic data in order to make reflective judgements.
CB4. Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
CB5. Ability to apply acquired learning skills independently in further study.

GC1. Acquisition and understanding of knowledge, scientific methods and specific analytical tools for advanced linguistic study of Spanish.
GC2. Ability to apply the acquired knowledge and methods to the identification and resolution of problems, both in the field of linguistic studies and in the professional world.
CG3. Ability to reflect and think critically in order to describe, interpret and evaluate linguistic facts.
GC4. Ability to use inductive and deductive reasoning, combining data analysis with theoretical argumentation.
GC5. Ability to abstract, synthesise and analyse in order to draw generalisations from observation and description of data.
CG6. Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions relating to the Spanish language to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
GC7. Master oral and written expression in Spanish in a variety of contexts.
GC8. Ability to use computer tools and collaborative networks to establish national and international contacts.
GC9. Ability to work cooperatively in multicultural and multilingual contexts.
GC10. Independent acquisition of new knowledge and analytical techniques.

Specific competences of the GLLE
CE4. Identify and understand the elements that define and articulate language studies as a scientific discipline in the humanities.
CE5. Ability to recognise the interdisciplinary nature of linguistic and literary studies.
CE9. Develop a deeper knowledge of the Spanish language through the reflective study of grammar and the discursive uses of speakers.
CE10. Understanding of the complexity of linguistic facts.
CE11. Ability to apply knowledge of Spanish grammar in both its synchronic and diachronic aspects.
SC14. Ability to recognise the internal varieties of the Spanish language (temporal, spatial, social and situational).
SC16. Ability to handle new technologies that facilitate the study of the Spanish language.
SC17. Ability to use tools to search for bibliographic resources in the study of the Spanish language.
CE18. Development of communicative competence in academic contexts.

Specific competences of the subject
CE1. Familiarisation with the different theoretical and methodological perspectives in the field of discourse analysis.
CE2. Acquisition of the fundamental techniques for obtaining discourse data analysis.
CE3. Handling and treatment of oral language samples.
CE4. Recognition of the pragmatic units and strategies of conversational discourse.
CE5. Knowledge of the parameters that configure communicative situations and their implications in the coding and interpretation of texts.
CE6. Identification of the mechanisms of textual cohesion and the strategies of presentation of information in discourse within the framework of the analysis of textual coherence.
CE7. Identification and characterisation of the different discursive sequences, both in written texts and in conversational discourse.

The course combines reading and commentary on selected bibliography, teacher explanations and clarifications, and practical tasks and exercises. This aims to teach Discourse Analysis theory and practice.

The virtual classroom has materials and resources for developing topics and practical activities. The compulsory reading bibliography is also available.

Each week, there are two hours of class to present and explain the programme, and one hour of practical class to apply the concepts. Both types of sessions encourage students to read the compulsory bibliography and complete the practical tasks on time.

Tutorials will normally be face-to-face, but may occasionally be conducted virtually.

The language of instruction is Spanish.

At the earliest opportunity, students must select one of two assessment options at the beginning of the course: continuous assessment or assessment by final exam. Those who choose continuous assessment must demonstrate that they have attended 80% of classes by providing a signature check. Absences will only be excused with duly accredited justification on the days immediately following the absence. Students who miss more than 20% of the sessions will not be assessed by means of assignments and must pass the subject by means of a final exam, which will count for 100% of the mark.
In order to pass the subject, those who opt for continuous assessment must obtain a minimum mark of 3.5 points in the final exam. The elements of monitoring and continuous assessment are as follows:
1. Completion of a paper (20%).
2. Practical exercises throughout the four-month period (20%).
b) An individual written test on the contents of the subject on the date set by the centre for the final exam (60% of the final grade).
Students who are excused from attendance will take a final exam at both opportunities, which will count for 100% of the mark.

2nd opportunity:

The final written exam will be taken in person on the date set by the faculty (100% of the mark).

Please note that in the case of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the final exam will count for 100% of the mark.

In addition to the hours of classroom activities, an average of 4 hours per week is estimated.

Prerequisite for this course:
Advanced instrumental command of the Spanish language (for non-native speakers, level of Spanish B2 is recommended).