In discourse analysis the researcher is focused on:
A)Narratives in the data and on identifying and interpreting the different narratives in the data.
B)Themes in the data and on identifying and interpreting the different themes in the data.
C)Discourses in the data and on identifying and interpreting the different discourses in the data.
D)Identifying signs in the data, and on describing and interpreting the way in which signs are used in the data, and the meanings of the signs in the data.

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In discourse analysis, the researcher is specifically focused on identifying and interpreting the different discourses present in the data. Discourses refer to the broader frameworks of meaning and power that shape how language is used in different contexts. While narratives and themes may be a part of the analysis, the primary focus is on the discourses present in the data. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A and B may be relevant methods for other types of qualitative research, but they are not the primary focus of discourse analysis. Option D may be relevant for semiotic analysis, but it is not specific to discourse analysis.

In Discourse Analysis the Researcher Is Focused On