Discourse & Identity - Term 2 - Coding for critical discursive psychology

Coding: Critical Discursive Psychology (CDP)

Recognizable routine set of arguments, descriptions, and evaluations.
These are commonplaces found in everyday conversation, reflecting shared knowledge and assumptions.
The deployment of interpretative repertoires allows individuals to make sense of social interactions and position themselves within discussions.

Much of everyday talk is organized around dilemmas, which serve as a basis for engaging with social issues.
Involves arguing and puzzling over these dilemmas, often leading to conflicting interpretations and viewpoints.
Ties into ideology through the presentation of contrary themes and rhetorical strategies, highlighting how societal norms and values shape discourse.

Identity is constituted through discourse, meaning how we speak and the narratives we adopt help shape who we are in social contexts.
Questions the nature of selfhood and identity in discourse, examining how various contexts influence personal and collective identities.
Individuals can position themselves in certain ways and also be positioned by the overarching discourse, which can affect their perceptions and behaviors.

Utilize discursive devices from the previously covered toolkit, such as metaphors, framing, and narrative structures.
Apply relevant analytical strategies to dissect and understand the implications of language used in various contexts.

Document anything interesting from the talk that links to your research question, ensuring a systematic approach to analysis.
Map out interpretative repertoires to identify how language shapes understanding and social order.
Examine subject positions that these repertoires create, illuminating how individuals navigate their identities.
Identify any ideological dilemmas present in the discourse, which can reveal deeper societal contradictions.
Compile data files with relevant extracts and observed patterns for further analysis and interpretation.

Discursive research builds on prior findings in the field, emphasizing the importance of theorizing from existing literature.
Incorporate discursive devices as detailed in supplementary materials (e.g., Stokoe handout) to enrich the analysis.
The analysis is not a linear process; remain inclusive in initial phases to capture the complexity of discourse.
Formulate an analytic argument supported by your data, demonstrating the relationship between language, identity, and ideology.

Read other critical discursive psychology empirical papers to enhance understanding and gain insight into various methodologies and findings in the field.
Consult "Discourse & Social Psychology: Beyond Attitudes and Behaviour" available in the library for foundational knowledge and contemporary debates in social psychology.
Review recorded CDP lectures available online, which provide additional context and examples of CDP application in research.