E. (Erika) Darics, PhD

I am a critical discourse analyst/applied linguist.
In my work I explore how language constitutes our social reality - especially concerning the complex, intangible issues related to our sustainable futures.
I conduct empirical linguistic-discourse analytical research, theorise and educate  about language awareness and discourse consciousness. I am an experienced and passionate researcher-educator with a sense of responsibility to nurture a future generation of critical text consumers who are also ethical, responsible and empowered communicators.
I lead on courses based on discourse analysis, often with a business/professional communication slant. I co-host the Words and Actions podcasts and am the proud co-author of the textbook Language in Business, Language at Work (working currently on the 2nd edition).

Convenor of RESPONSUS, a research group focussing on the role of language and discourse in sustainability challenges
Editorial board member: Discourse, Context & Media
Editorial board member: Critical Approaches to Discourse Analysis across Disciplines (CADAAD journal)
Co-host of Words and Actions podcast