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Discourse analysis the studying and analysis of the uses of language. This is the empirical
data you can research. This comes in the forms of policy text & reports, organizatonal
documents, naturally occurring talk and speeches.
Key assumptons of discourse analysis:
- Language is important and should be the object of study
- Language can be used strategically
- The use of language has certain consequences
Strategic aims of language:
- Creatng professional behaiior
- Implementng methodical oork methods
- Stmulatng reflecton
- Enhancing professional competencies
Professional talk care oorkers become more self – steering: they haie to solie problems
on the oork floor themselies. This aligns oith broader societal trends like “Buurtzorg..