What is Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)? | Language, Power & Ideology Explained

🔍 What is Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)? In this video, we break down the key concepts of CDA — a powerful approach to understanding how language shapes power, ideology, and society. You’ll learn the core principles, famous scholars like Norman Fairclough, Teun A. van Dijk, and Ruth Wodak, plus real-world examples from news, politics, and media. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or just curious about how words influence the world, this video will help you grasp the essentials of CDA in a clear, engaging way. ✅ Learn about language and power ✅ Understand how ideologies work in discourse ✅ Explore examples from headlines, speeches, and social media 👉 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more videos on discourse analysis, linguistics, and critical theory! Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:00 – What is CDA? 3:00 – Core Principles of CDA 6:00 – Famous Scholars in CDA 8:00 – Real-World Examples 10:00 – Methodological Features 12:00 – Summary and Takeaways #CriticalDiscourseAnalysis #CDA #Linguistics #MediaAnalysis #DiscourseAnalysis critical discourse analysis CDA explained language and power ideology in language discourse analysis tutorial Norman Fairclough CDA Teun van Dijk discourse Ruth Wodak DHA discourse in media CDA examples linguistic power analysis media discourse analysis