Discourse of Leader in an Academic Setting: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Email Messages

Maya Khemlani David; Francisco Perlas Dumanig

doi:10.51611/iars.irj.v2i2.2012.21

Authors

Maya Khemlani David University of Malaya, Malaysia
Francisco Perlas Dumanig University of Malaya, Malayasia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51611/iars.irj.v2i2.2012.21

Keywords:

Critical Discourse Analysis, Communication, Academic Leaders

Abstract

The focus of this paper is to examine the discourse of an academic leader through emails. This paper will examine the micro and macro level of leadership discourse. To analyze the data, Faircloughâ€™s (1993) framework which includes the analysis of textual practice, discourse practice, and social practice will be used. In analyzing the discourse at the micro level, the paper will examine the textual practice which includes vocabulary, grammar, and text structure. In addition, genre and style of text and social practice will also be analyzed.

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