Language, Identity, and Power in Global Contexts: A Critical Interdisciplinary Study of English, Literature, and Cultural Discourse.

Abstract

This study examines the complex relationship between language, identity, and power in global contexts through an interdisciplinary framework integrating Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), literary criticism, and cultural studies. Drawing on selected literary texts and discourse samples, the research explores how English, as a global language, functions both as a mechanism of dominance and a medium for resistance. The findings reveal that linguistic practices play a central role in constructing and negotiating identities, which are fluid, hybrid, and shaped by socio-cultural and postcolonial influences. The analysis further demonstrates that literary narratives serve as critical spaces for challenging hegemonic ideologies and amplifying marginalized voices through strategies such as counter-discourse and symbolic representation. By combining micro-level textual analysis with macro-level socio-cultural interpretation, the study highlights the dynamic interplay between discourse, identity formation, and power structures. The research contributes to the fields of Global English, postcolonial studies, and cultural discourse analysis by proposing an integrated analytical model that bridges linguistic and literary approaches. This interdisciplinary perspective not only addresses existing gaps in scholarship but also provides a foundation for future research in evolving global and digital communication contexts.