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.