Discourse-Historical Approach

What is the discourse historical approach?

• A method of analyzing language use by delving into its social, historical, and political context

• A method of analyzing music lyrics

• A method of analyzing mathematical equations

• A method of analyzing chemical reactions

What disciplines does the discourse historical approach draw elements from?

• Linguistics, sociology, and history

• Biology, physics, and chemistry

• Art, music, and literature

• Geography, psychology, and economics

What does the discourse historical approach prompt us to look beyond?

• Geographical locations

• Historical events

• Obvious narratives

• Scientific discoveries

What were the main focuses of the leave campaign during the brexit referendum?

• Scientific research and technological advancements

• Historical events and cultural heritage

• Economic stability and shared resources

• Emotive language and narratives of sovereignty and control

What did the remain camp focus on during the brexit referendum?

• Economic stability and the benefits of shared resources

• Scientific research and technological advancements

• Historical events and cultural heritage

• Emotive language and narratives of sovereignty and control

What did the leave campaign's emphasis on sovereignty reflect?

• A wider feeling of loss of control among certain segments of the population

• A desire for economic stability

• A focus on historical events

• A need for technological advancements

What did the remain camp's focus on economic stability reflect?

• A focus on historical events

• Fears about the potential fallout of a departure

• A wider feeling of loss of control among certain segments of the population

• A need for technological advancements

What does the discourse historical approach ask us to consider?

• Power dynamics at play

• Scientific theories

• Geographical features

• Historical artifacts

What does the discourse historical approach help us understand about the brexit referendum?

• Deeper reasons behind the rhetoric

• Scientific experiments

• Geographical locations

• Surface-level arguments

What does the discourse historical approach provide a lens to examine?

• Geographical features

• Scientific theories

• Historical artifacts

• Language beyond its surface