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Multimodal Discourse Analysis: Methods and Applications

by Daniel Anderson 1,*
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FLCS  2021 3(2):22; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210917
Received: 15 July 2021 / Accepted: 20 August 2021 / Published Online: 17 September 2021
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The paper investigates the field of multimodal discourse analysis, exploring its methodologies and applications in various contexts. Multimodal discourse analysis is concerned with the examination of texts that combine different modes of communication, such as language, visual imagery, and auditory elements. This interdisciplinary approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of communication processes and the ways in which different modes interact to convey meaning. The methods of multimodal discourse analysis are discussed, including content analysis, critical discourse analysis, and social semiotics. The applications of this analysis are examined through case studies in literature, media, and digital communication. The paper highlights the significance of considering the multimodal aspects of communication in order to appreciate the complexity of human expression and the influence of different modes on meaning-making.

Keywords: Multimodal Discourse Analysis, Methodology, Content Analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis, Social Semiotics.;
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Anderson, D. Multimodal Discourse Analysis: Methods and Applications. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2021, 3, 22. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210917
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Anderson D. Multimodal Discourse Analysis: Methods and Applications. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2021, 3(2):22. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210917
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Anderson, Daniel 2021. "Multimodal Discourse Analysis: Methods and Applications" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 3, no.2:22. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210917
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Anderson, D. (2021). Multimodal Discourse Analysis: Methods and Applications. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 3(2), 22. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210917

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