The term “text” is broader than it seems. A text can be a piece of writing, such as a book, an email, … See more

In the fields of cultural studies and media studies, textual analysis is a key component of research. Researchers in these fields take media and cultural objects – for exam… See more

In the social sciences, textual analysis is often applied to texts such asinterview transcripts and surveys, as well as to various types of media. Social scientists use textual … See more

Textual analysis is the most important method in literary studies. Almost all work in this field involves in-depth analysis of texts – in this context, usually novels, poems, sto… See more

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