Discours

Viewed discourse as a set of stable rules (like grammar) that dictate how meaning is made.

In general linguistics, discourse refers to any cohesive unit of language longer than a single sentence. It focuses on how sentences connect to create meaning in context, such as in conversations, speeches, or written texts. Linguists analyze (e.g., "however," "actually") to understand how speakers organize their thoughts and signal relationships between ideas. 2. Michel Foucault’s Philosophical "Discours" Discours

"Discours" is a multifaceted term primarily used in linguistics, philosophy, and social theory to describe the systems of language and social practices that shape our understanding of the world. Viewed discourse as a set of stable rules

This interdisciplinary field examines how language functions in social contexts. It is used to deconstruct various forms of communication: Linguists analyze (e

Investigates how discourse is used to enact, reproduce, or resist social power abuse, dominance, and inequality.

The most influential modern development of the term comes from French philosopher Michel Foucault. For Foucault, discourse is not just language; it is a system of representation that governs what can be said and who can say it.