This volume delves into Corpus-Assisted Discourse Analysis (CADS), providing a deeper understanding of the social practices that underpin discourse creation and the recurring characteristics of their associated textual elements. Divided into two sections, the volume clarifies CADS methodologies and showcases their applications, shedding light on a broad spectrum of topics such as sentiment analysis, corpus annotation, recurrent constructions at the intersection of lexicon and syntax, as well as strategies shaping the discourse of politics, media and healthcare. Its clear style, methodological depth, and practical case studies make it suitable for academics and PhD students involved in CADS.

Stefania Maci is Full Professor of English Linguistics and Translation at the University of Bergamo, where she is the coordinator of the MA in Digital Humanities and Director of the Research Centre on Specialised Language. Her research is focussed on the study of the English language in academic and professional contexts. Giovanni Garofalo is Full Professor of Spanish Language and Translation at the University of Bergamo (Italy). Member of several research groups in Italy and abroad, he has participated in internationally significant research projects. His main interests encompass corpus-assisted discourse analysis, with an emphasis on specialized discourse and the discursive construction of gender.

Investigating discourse and texts through Corpus- Assisted Discourse Studies (CADS) - Part I: CADS as a methodological approach - Part II: Case studies