DISCOURSE ANALYSIS THEORY: A NEW PERSPECTIVE IN ANALYSIS

Abstract

The study focuses on the discussion of discourse analysis theories and the use of the theory in interaction. The objectives of the study are to identify the discourse analysis theory and discuss the utterances in interaction among primary school children. The samples of the study involve eight  subjects from a primary school in Selangor. The subjects were given thirty minutes to discuss on the topic of discussion chosen by the them. The transcripts of interaction were analysed by using the discourse analysis theory. The results of the study showed that the subjects were able to utter meaningful words, phrases and sentences that lead to a successful communication. The result of the study also showed the discourse analysis theory that is suitable in the study which consists of three elements; content, context and assumption.  It is hoped that further study will focus on small group interactions by using the same theory.

Keywords: discourse analysis theory, critical discourse analysis theory, critical view, language