scholarly journals Analysis of the Critical Discourse and Adversaries

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Manna Dey Manna Dey
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
The Social ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Subject

Discourse analysis is a branch of study that encompasses a variety of varied, primarily qualitative methods to the investigation of the interactions that exist between language in use and the social environment. Language is often viewed by researchers in the subject as a sort of social practice that has an impact on the social world and vice versa. Many contemporary kinds of discourse analysis have been overtly or indirectly informed by Michel Foucault's theories of power, knowledge, and discourse, which are discussed below. As a result of Foucault's work, there has been an increased interest in investigating the role that language plays in the formation and maintenance of certain knowledge and the maintenance of inequitable power relations. In order to undertake discourse analyses, human geographers often draw on one of three major schools of discourse analysis: Foucauldian discourse analysis (FDA), critical discourse analysis (CDA), or Gramscian techniques. There are several theoretical and methodological distinctions between these approaches. While different approaches have different strengths and weaknesses, they all provide researchers with an effective means of investigating and exposing semiotic features of power relations in specific sociospatial contexts. While there are no set procedures for these techniques, researchers have recognized certain essential investigative strategies that can be used to inform the performance of any type of discourse analysis project. These strategies are included below. A brief history of Critical Discourse Analysis is offered, along with a full examination of the numerous criticisms levied at CDA and its practitioners over the previous two decades, both by scholars working within the "critical" paradigm and by other critical critics. Reader response and integration of contextual aspects are discussed, as well as a range of objections directed at the underlying premises and analytical technique. Additionally, there is discussion of contentious issues, such as the negative focus of much CDA work and CDA's developing standing as a "intellectual orthodoxy" They highlight the major criticisms that have emerged from this overview and provide some ways to overcome these shortcomings.

scholarly journals Politicization of Socially Significant Topics in Advertising Communications

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 59-70
Author(s):  
Artur Rafikov
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Political Advertising ◽  
Economic Situation ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Everyday Practices ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Russian Federation

The key objective of the study is to identify strategies for politicizing socio-economic issues in political advertising communications. The method of critical discourse analysis in the tradition of N. Fairclough is used: an interpretive, explanatory method involving the study of discourses as forms of social practice. The result of the study was the identification of the main politicization strategies used by candidates for the post of President of the Russian Federation in 2012 V.V. Zhirinovsky and G.A. Zyuganov in advertising communications: the use of oppositions ("before - now"; "past - present - future"); appeal to the past, to the history of the country; symbolization of the current socio-economic situation of the country; distancing the subject of communication from the unsatisfactory results of the current government; the use of humor (including unconsciously); identification of their lifestyle with the lifestyle of voters – "millions of people"; the use of informal discourse when addressing voters; appeal to their economic and everyday practices; imitation of journalistic format; linking changes in the socio-economic situation with changes in the political sphere. The use of discursive practices that are not shared by the entire population can also provoke the politicization of the issue under discussion. The theoretical significance of the research is manifested in the approbation of the method of critical discourse analysis (in the tradition of N. Ferklo). It allows you to analyze political advertising communications at three levels: textual, discursive and social.

Behind the veils of discourse: Analysing the connection between discourse and exploitation on the ‘social’ internet

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-442
Author(s):  
Lars Erik Løvaas Gjerde
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Economic Significance ◽  
The Social

In this article, I discuss the connection between discursive and social practice on the so-called ‘social’ internet. While the economic significance of platform capitalism grows, the discourse which constitutes these platforms as the substrate of the ‘social’ internet remains largely unquestioned. I will argue that economic realities are obscured by the social frames of interpretation which dominate our understanding of the internet. I will show how the internet is dominated by this naturalized discourse which I name ‘sociodigital’. Whether the internet may best be described in social terms or not is a question outside of the scope of this text. Rather, I will analyse how exploitation is veiled by this myth of the ‘social’ internet. The importance of this lies in unveiling hidden exploitation in an era where economic inequalities are increasing both rapidly and globally while simultaneously, the importance of ‘softer’ linguistic power increases. This makes discourse analysis important to reveal hidden power relations. I will argue that the users of ‘social’ media are exploited through their production of content, as this generates profits for the capitalist. This exploitation is however both veiled and increased by the discourse, which thus functions ideologically. Therefore, I will wield critical discourse analysis to unravel how the myth of the ‘social’ internet suppresses the economic consequences of exploitation.

scholarly journals Positive Reaction Toward Trade and Economic Partnership Between Indonesia and Australia Governments in The Jakarta Post

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Rosaria Mita Amalia ◽  
Taufik Ampera ◽  
Yuyu Yohana Risagarniwa
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Positive Reaction ◽  
Dominant Strategy ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Economic Partnership

This study explores the representation of social actors, both in the Indonesian and Australian governments on the Trade and Economic Partnership through Critical Discourse Analysis approach. The issue focuses on both governments partnership published in the Jakarta Post during 2014-2018. Using Critical Discourse Analysis as an approach, this article analyses the media exclusion and inclusion strategies of social actors. By applying descriptive qualitative methods, result shows that the dominant strategy is the inclusion strategy. The use of inclusion strategy indicates specifications, individualization and categorization of positive reaction and support of The Jakarta Post towards the Indonesian government on trade and economic partnership between Indonesia and Australia. However, the use of exclusion strategy is aim to hide the social actors in the discourse and to divert reader's attention to the object rather than the subject discourse.

scholarly journals "Discourse construction of the reign of Roman emperors Augustus and Nero by Suetonius"

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seada Brkan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Ancient Text ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Linguistic Approach ◽  
Linguistic Approaches ◽  
Shed Light

The subject of this article will be the analysis of the application of two modern linguistic approaches to the ancient text. It is about M. Halliday's systemic functional linguistics (SFL) and critical discourse analysis (CDA) through whose patterns we will analyze Suetonius' account of two Roman emperors, Augustus and Nero. Since the language is a strong link between SFL as a linguistic approach and CDA, a movement that unites several different disciplines, including linguistic ones, focused on social change, this article will try to shed light on the role, connection and effectiveness of SFL and CDA in a biographical presentation of a personalities. Critical discourse analysis defines language as a social practice, an essential component of creating social relations and changing them; therefore, it focuses on the language in use - discourse, and analyzes it within the broader social, political, historical, cultural and any other context in which it is realized.

Habitus as the principle for social practice: A proposal for critical discourse analysis

2003 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
JANN SCHEUER
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Job Interview ◽  
Social Agent ◽  
Artificial Environment ◽  
The Social

Critical discourse analysts are often criticized for interpreting linguistic data in political contexts, placing the data in an artificial environment motivated by political agendas rather than scientific inquiry, and thereby disregarding findings that would follow from a data-internal and more empirically grounded analysis. This article argues that critical discourse analysis may gain proficiency for social analysis by adopting concepts suitable for cultural and historical analysis of socialization, as found in Bourdieu. Application is demonstrated in a study of a job interview, with close linguistic analysis; close attention is given to the applicant by drawing on evaluations after the interview and on a retrospective interview with the applicant. It is proposed that a method combining linguistic and socio-historical analysis may offer advantages to critical discourse analysis, including a more systematic approach to text-external contexts and qualified, balanced perception of the social agent as a creative yet socially determined individual.

scholarly journals LANGUAGE AND POWER IN A WTO DIRECTOR -GENERAL’S SPEECH - A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dang Thi Mai Nga
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Director General ◽  
Functional Grammar ◽  
Systemic Functional Grammar ◽  
Language And Power ◽  
The Social

The paper is aimed at exploring ideological power relations of globalization discourse through the analysis of the speech ‘The Backlash against Globalization’ of WTO’ s Director-General Mike Moore based on one of the Discourse Analysis (DA) approaches - Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). At first, the paper sets out the theoretical framework of CDA and the concepts of power and ideology and examines the importance of Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG) in CDA. Then the paper provides readers with the social context of globalization and analyzes the speech in the light of CD.  The findings and the conclusion of the paper prove the assumption that the speech is a tool for Director-General Mike Moore to express his power and ideology in the sense that he is in higher position and confirms that globalization is inevitable and the establishment of WTO is a product of this process helping countries, communities and people face the problems and challenges.

Ideology and Power in the Headlines: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Bangladesh-China Relations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Akanda
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Media Discourse ◽  
Government Control ◽  
News Reports ◽  
The Subject ◽  
News Headlines

<p> This article, within the framework of Critical Discourse Analysis, aims to explore how Bangladesh’s news agency BSS (1975-2016) represents the power and ideological relations between Bangladesh and China. Adopting this framework, three methods are employed to collect data: (i) the 40 year media coverage, (ii) questionnaire and (iii) observations at the newsrooms. By examining 140 news reports and investigating content analysis, this paper shows how the BSS under government control represents China and Bangladesh-China relations. Utilizing Systemic Functional Linguistics as a tool for CDA, this study aims to explore the power and ideological meanings in the news headline termed as a ‘micro story’. A pair of questions will answer how the subjects are historically represented through the BSS media discourse on the topic. The Subject as a driving force is located at the clause as an exchange with its framework. CDA promoted the power and ideological relations between Bangladesh and China, which were established in 1975. This paper clearly explains how the application of CDA in the news headlines of Bangladesh-China relations generally reflects social practice, ideology and power relations in social structures at the time of reporting.</p><p> </p>

Ideology and Power in the Headlines: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Bangladesh-China Relations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Akanda
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Media Discourse ◽  
Government Control ◽  
News Reports ◽  
The Subject ◽  
News Headlines

<p> This article, within the framework of Critical Discourse Analysis, aims to explore how Bangladesh’s news agency BSS (1975-2016) represents the power and ideological relations between Bangladesh and China. Adopting this framework, three methods are employed to collect data: (i) the 40 year media coverage, (ii) questionnaire and (iii) observations at the newsrooms. By examining 140 news reports and investigating content analysis, this paper shows how the BSS under government control represents China and Bangladesh-China relations. Utilizing Systemic Functional Linguistics as a tool for CDA, this study aims to explore the power and ideological meanings in the news headline termed as a ‘micro story’. A pair of questions will answer how the subjects are historically represented through the BSS media discourse on the topic. The Subject as a driving force is located at the clause as an exchange with its framework. CDA promoted the power and ideological relations between Bangladesh and China, which were established in 1975. This paper clearly explains how the application of CDA in the news headlines of Bangladesh-China relations generally reflects social practice, ideology and power relations in social structures at the time of reporting.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals A Critical Discourse Analysis of Representations of Travellers in Public Policies in Ireland

Societies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Claire Jane Snowdon ◽  
Leena Eklund Eklund Karlsson
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Discursive Practice ◽  
Negative Stereotypes

In Ireland, negative stereotypes of the Traveller population have long been a part of society. The beliefs that surround this minority group may not be based in fact, yet negative views persist such that Travellers find themselves excluded from mainstream society. The language used in discourse plays a critical role in the way Travellers are represented. This study analyses the discourse in the public policy regarding Travellers in the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS) 2017–2021. This study performs a critical discourse analysis (CDA) of the policy with the overall aims of showing signs of the power imbalance through the use of language and revealing the discourses used by elite actors to retain power and sustain existing social relations. The key findings show that Travellers are represented as a homogenous group that exists outside of society. They have no control over how their social identity is constructed. The results show that the constructions of negative stereotypes are intertextually linked to previous policies, and the current policy portrays them in the role of passive patients, not powerful actors. The discursive practice creates polarity between the “settled” population and the “Travellers”, who are implicitly blamed by the state for their disadvantages. Through the policy, the government disseminates expert knowledge, which legitimises the inequality and supports this objective “truth”. This dominant discourse, which manifests in wider social practice, can facilitate racism and social exclusion. This study highlights the need for Irish society to change the narrative to support an equitable representation of Travellers.

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