DISCOURSE PROCESSES
Scope & Guideline
Unraveling the Complexities of Discourse Phenomena
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cognitive Processes in Discourse:
Research that delves into how cognitive mechanisms such as memory, inference-making, and attention influence the understanding and production of discourse. - Linguistic Analysis of Discourse:
Studies focusing on the linguistic features that affect discourse processing, including syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. - Social and Contextual Influences:
Investigations into how social factors and contextual elements shape discourse comprehension and production, including the role of gestures and multimodal communication. - Educational Applications:
Research aimed at improving educational practices through the understanding of discourse processes, including the use of technology and instructional strategies. - Multimodal and Cross-Modal Discourse:
Exploration of how different modes of communication (e.g., visual, auditory) interact and influence understanding in discourse.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Multimedia Discourse:
An increasing focus on how digital communication and multimedia contexts influence discourse processes, reflecting the growing relevance of technology in everyday communication. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal is seeing a rise in interdisciplinary research that incorporates insights from cognitive science, neuroscience, and education, fostering a more holistic understanding of discourse. - Emotional and Social Dimensions:
There is a notable trend towards exploring the emotional and social dimensions of discourse, including how emotions affect comprehension and the role of social interactions in discourse processing. - Metaphor and Figurative Language Research:
Emerging interest in the processing of metaphor and figurative language, particularly in how these elements impact comprehension and communication in various contexts. - Cognitive Load and Working Memory:
A growing emphasis on the roles of cognitive load and working memory in discourse comprehension, highlighting the cognitive demands of processing complex information.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Linguistic Features:
While linguistic analysis remains important, there seems to be a decline in papers focusing solely on traditional linguistic features without integrating cognitive or social perspectives. - Static Models of Comprehension:
Research that relies on static models of comprehension processes is becoming less common, as the field increasingly favors dynamic, interactive models that consider real-time processing. - Focus on Individual Differences:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies that exclusively focus on individual differences in discourse processing, as more recent works emphasize contextual and situational factors instead. - Narrowly Defined Text Types:
Papers centered around specific text types (e.g., only focusing on narrative texts) have diminished, with a broader range of discourse forms being explored instead. - Overemphasis on Traditional Educational Contexts:
Research specifically targeting traditional educational settings is declining, as the journal shifts towards more innovative and varied contexts for discourse analysis.
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