Background for discourses

discourses

/ˈdɪskɔːrsɪz/ /ˈdɪskɔːrsəz/

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noun

Verbal exchange, conversation.

Examples :

"The daily discourses between the students and teacher helped create a supportive learning environment. "

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noun

Expression in words, either speech or writing.

Examples :

"The teacher's lectures on history included various historical discourses. "

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noun

A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.

Examples :

"The preacher gave us a long discourse on duty."

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noun

Any rational expression, reason.

Examples :

"The teacher encouraged open discourses in the classroom so students could share their reasoning behind their answers. "

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noun

An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).

Examples :

"The school's official discourses about discipline often focus on punishment rather than understanding the reasons behind student misbehavior. "

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noun

Dealing; transaction.

Examples :

"The discourses between the landlord and tenant involved negotiating the rent and responsibilities for maintaining the property. "

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