Description: (Linguist, University teacher, Sociologist)
Teun A. van Dijk is a distinguished scholar in text linguistics, discourse analysis, and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Known for his work on the psychology of text processing, he has made significant contributions to understanding the discursive reproduction of racism by 'symbolic elites'. He founded multiple international journals and held professorships at prestigious universities. Van Dijk's research has focused on news media, ideology, context, and knowledge. With extensive international lecturing experience, he continues to shape the field of discourse studies and CDA.