Using corpus & discourse methods to study nostalgia

Two-day residential workshop

  • Data: dal 03 maggio 2023 al 05 maggio 2023

  • Luogo: Bertinoro Conference Centre

DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST  16 January 2023


The purpose of the workshop is to develop a systematic methodology for identifying nostalgic discourses. We aim to bring together expertise in nostalgia, (critical) discourse analysis and corpus linguistics to break new ground in this area. The residential programme will consist of hands-on activities with corpora (including a corpus of transcripts of BBC Desert Island Discs) to identify markers of nostalgic discourse. Combining corpus linguistics and discourse analysis as well as input from other linguistic and non-linguistic disciplines, it will provide a forum to exchange ideas, best practices and foster collaboration on the multifaceted topic of nostalgia which seems to have recently gained amplified attention across disciplines.