ABSTRACT
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
understand the basic concepts of discourse analysis;
identify some of the key strategies with which to apply discourse analysis in Sport Management Research;
understand the basic concepts of discourse, discourse analysis and critical discourse analysis;
identify the implications of the use of discourse analysis and critical discourse analysis methodology in sport management;
discuss the key characteristics of discourse analysis and conversation analysis;
discuss how these approaches differ from other qualitative approaches previously encountered;
reflect on what these approaches offer for research and practice.