Potential Abstract: This study employs social network analysis (SNA) to examine the context-laden objectives of semiotic textuality in educational settings. Semiotic textuality refers to communication through signs and symbols that carry multiple layers of meaning. Understanding the objectives embedded within such contexts is crucial for designing effective educational interventions. This research investigates how social network analysis can offer insights into the complex relationships between objectives and textuality in educational settings.
The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative analysis of textual data and quantitative analysis of social network data. First, a corpus of educational materials, including textbooks and online resources, is analyzed to identify the semiotic features and objectives present within the texts. These semiotic features include visual elements, linguistic patterns, and rhetorical strategies that contribute to the objectives of the educational materials. Next, social network analysis is applied to examine the connections and interactions between these semiotic features and objectives. This analysis reveals the underlying structures, dynamics, and patterns that shape the textuality and objectives within educational contexts.
The research will be conducted in primary and secondary school classrooms, focusing on specific subjects such as science, mathematics, and literature. Data collection will involve classroom observations, interviews with teachers, and analysis of educational materials. The collected data will be coded and analyzed using qualitative and quantitative techniques to identify themes and patterns related to semiotic textuality and objectives. Social network analysis will be utilized to map the connections and relationships between different semiotic elements and objectives.
This study contributes to the field of education by providing a novel approach to understanding the context-laden objectives of semiotic textuality. By combining social network analysis with semiotic analysis, this research offers insights into the complex interplay between objectives and textuality in educational materials. The findings can inform curriculum design, instructional strategies, and the development of educational resources that align with desired objectives.
Potential References:
- What’s in a click? A social semiotic framework for the multimodal analysis of website interactivity
- Social semiotic multimodality
- Social semiotic aspects of Instagram social network
- Social media influencers’ narrative strategies to create eWOM: A theoretical contribution
- Narrative, content, and semiotic analysis
