LING5015 Discourse Analysis is an interdisciplinary course introducing discourse studies. It aims to develop learners’ critical thinking about how discourses are used in society and how they reflect and shape our world. The course draws upon linguistic theories to provide the analytical tools for identifying features of written and spoken language. These tools are used in practical examples and projects to answer research questions about language users’ discourse choices. Students have the opportunity to apply theories and their analytical skills in a wide range of contexts and text types including media discourse, academic discourse, conversations and electronic communication. The course is designed to suit the needs of learners from a broad range of disciplinary areas including linguistics, applied linguistics, journalism and social sciences.