azhdar,narges

A Scoping Review of Published Literature on Multimodal Texts from 2010 to 2023

Multimodal discourse analysis (MDA) has gained increasing attention in recent years, particularly in the context of critical discourse analysis (CDA), ideology, and social semiotics. However, despite the growing body of literature, there remains a significant gap in understanding how different modes of communication—such as text, imagery, and gestures—interact with and are influenced by ideological frameworks, especially over time and with the advent of new technologies. This study aims to address this gap by conducting a comprehensive scoping review of MDA literature from 2010 to 2023. The review draws on a corpus of peer-reviewed journal articles that focus on multimodal discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, and social semiotics. The study employed a qualitative methodology, utilizing thematic analysis to identify key trends, ideologies, and frameworks within the reviewed literature. This approach allowed for an in-depth examination of how meaning was constructed and conveyed through diverse communicative modes across various social, cultural, and technological contexts. The findings revealed a predominant reliance on qualitative methods, particularly content and semiotic analysis, while highlighting a lack of longitudinal studies and limited exploration of emerging digital tools. These insights underscore the need for further research into the relationship between multimodality and ideology, as well as the implications of new communication technologies. Ultimately, this review provides a critical foundation for advancing both theoretical and practical approaches to multimodal discourse analysis.