Discourse and Stylistics

Our research investigates the structures and functions of text and talk in a variety of real-world situations, drawing on a range of theoretical approaches in discourse studies. We use mixed methods that foreground empirical research. We work on language used in different communicative contexts such as newspapers, business, education, politics, social media and literature.

Areas of research include:

  • Business discourse
  • Computer mediated discourse analysis
  • English in academic and professional contexts
  • Forensic linguistics
  • Narrative analysis
  • News media
  • Stylistics
  • Political discourse

Dr Matteo Fuoli

Dr Matteo Fuoli

Associate Professor of Corpus-based Discourse Analysis
International Exchange Tutor

Professor Suganthi John

Professor Suganthi John

Professor of English Language
Deputy Director of Education (Distance and Digital Education)

Dr Ruth Page

Dr Ruth Page

Reader in Applied Linguistics
Program Director, BA Digital Media and Communications

Dr Paul Thompson

Dr Paul Thompson

Reader in Applied Corpus Linguistics
Head of English Language and Linguistics
Co-Director, Centre for Corpus Research