Discourse Analysis Research Research Articles

THE CONSTRUCTIONS OF POWER: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS ON BLACK AMERICAN WOMENAS PORTRAYED IN MAUD MARTHA AND THE HATE U GIVE

This study is an attempt to present a latent racial and gendered issue repeatedly taking place in American society as depicted by two novels produced within 70 years interval of time. Maud Martha was published in 1953 and The Hate U Give in 2017. Using critical discourse analysis and qualitative research methods, this article aims to explicate the causes of the unjust construction of Black women's power relations and how Black women cope with such unfavorable situations in such very different eras. Critical discourse analysis observes people's interactions through language because language is the basic element of life and the way truth and power are produced. In power contestation, discourse plays two opposing roles i.e., maintaining or preserving the system of dominion on one side and in another side fighting against the system of dominion. Seizing discourse means seizing power. The ongoing unjust construction of racial power relations is the major discourse that Maud Martha and Starr Carter have to live in. They exercise power producing discourses of their own as their resistance against the ongoing unfavorable major discourse. The contestation of power leads to hard mass demonstrations in The Hate U Give and a solemn understanding of living a peaceful life in Maud Martha.

Enhancing Inclusion, Equity, and Access: An Analysis of Higher Education Policies in Nepal

Higher education is the backbone for the human resource development which are crucial for the economic and socio-cultural development of any country. Unlike other sector, higher education is imperative not only for the welfare of the human beings but also fundamental for nation building through innovation in areas that concern the society. The aim of this paper is to critically analyze the policy arrangements of higher education in Nepal and its impact on enhancing inclusion, equity and access. Adopting Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) research method which is combined with policy review, it is found that though commendable efforts by the government and the commission have been continuing, the issues of access, equity, and inclusion remain still lacking in some areas. Therefore, more policy and programmatic actions are necessary for improvement the situation. If the policy recommendations outlined above are seriously considered by the Government of Nepal, the commission, universities, and other relevant bodies, it is possible to further promote and improve the state of access, equity, and inclusion in Nepal’s higher education.

Examining the Language of Politics and the Politics of Language via Political Discourse Analysis

An overview of political discourse analysis (PDA) research is provided in this essay. We start by placing this work in the context of the linguistic and political shifts that occurred in the last half of the twentieth century in the social and human sciences. We next go over many opinions about what constitutes the political and relevant subjects of study for PDA. We examine the connection between PDA and critical discourse analysis (CDA), adopting an inclusive understanding of politics and discourse. We conclude by reviewing political discourse studies in terms of the theoretical and analytical frameworks they use, as well as the sociopolitical topics they tackle.

Slogans and Posters on Instagram for 2024 Legislative Candidates as Junior High Indonesian Language Learning Media: A Teun Van Dijk's Microstructure Study

This study aims to analyze the critical discourse analysis of microstructure aspects contained in the slogans and Instagram posters of legislative candidates in 2024. The data source of this research is based on Hapri Sianturi's Instagram social media for legislative candidates in 2024 (https://www.instagram.com/haprisianturi/) by observing the linguistic aspects of Instagram posts and the language of Instagram captions. This research uses the critical discourse analysis framework of Teun van Dijk's model to explore the microstructure in the slogans and Instagram posts of legislative candidates in 2024. The research used a qualitative approach and listening method with listening and recording techniques for the data collection. Then, interviews and field observations were conducted at SMP Negeri 1 Surakarta and SMP Negeri 4 Surakarta to determine the relevance of teaching media. The results of research and discussion show that the microstructure aspects of the 2024 legislative candidate Hapri Sianturi are complete. Critical discourse analysis research on posters and slogans of legislative candidates is relevant to learning at the 8th-grade junior high school level using the independent curriculum on the material of Advertising Texts, Slogans, and Posters.

A Pragmatic Presupposition Analysis in Sir David Attenborough’s Climate Change Speeches

Climate change is a critical global issue that requires effective communication and public engagement to drive necessary actions and policy changes. Despite the critical importance of climate change communication, this topic has been limited in its coverage within discourse analysis research, making this study’s investigation particularly significant. This study aims to examine the communication strategies used by a prominent public figure, namely Sir David Attenborough, in addressing climate change issues. To achieve that, this study conducts a qualitative analysis of Sir David Attenborough’s discourse on climate change, with a specific focus on the role of presuppositions in framing his communication strategies. Through analyzing a corpus of his public speeches, this investigation identifies and categorizes the presuppositional triggers employed by Attenborough, particularly those that elicit existential presuppositions triggered by definite descriptions (78% of observed triggers) and structural presuppositions such as restrictive relative clauses (14% of observed triggers). This analysis provides insights into how Attenborough effectively conveys notions of ownership, shared responsibility, and inspires action through strategic use of presuppositions. Examining the persuasive strategies of a prominent public figure, this study makes a valuable contribution to the field and future investigations on climate change communication.

Research Trends In Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis: A Bibliometric Analysis

This research aims to understand the evolution and development of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) research with a focus on multimodality. CDA is an interdisciplinary approach that explores the use of language and discourse in reproducing, reinforcing, and being closely linked to social relations, power, and ideology. From the initial understanding introduced by Norman Fairclough in the 1980s, CDA has become an important tool for analyzing power structures and social constructions in various contexts, including media, politics, education, and popular culture. CDA has undergone significant transformations along with complex changes in the social and political world. This research aims to map the latest trends and developments in CDA studies, with a special focus on aspects of multimodality. The data collection process is carried out by data mining process in Scopus using keywords and search limitations per category Subject area; Doc.type; Pub.stage; Source type; Language. The document data collected were 303 Scopus indexed documents. By involving bibliometric methods through the Vosviewer tool, the data was visualized and analyzed. The results of the study found that the development of CDA research in the aspect of multimodality has increased in number every year. The study of CDA in terms of multimodality began in 1993 and began to experience an increase in the number of studies from 2013 to 2023. The scope of keywords that emerged was six clusters. Each cluster of keywords reflects special attention to the scope in the study of critical discourse analysis and multimodality, including the diversity of research themes, the intersection of media and social aspects, the importance of visual and multimodal analysis, the connection with the local context, and the application of critical theories and concepts.

The Influence of the Truth of the Characters on Chinese Films in the 1990s: A Case Study of Farewell My Concubine

The 1990s represent a unique period in Chinese history, during which the characters real-life experiences have a significant impact on both the audience's perception of the characters and their aesthetics, debate and criticism of social reality, and, to some extent, the long-term trajectory of Chinese cinema. This period coincides with the release of Farewell My Concubine in this decade. Under the special background of the times, it tells the story of Duan Xiaolou and Cheng Dieyi. The story, featuring a diverse cast of characters from various social classes, can be regarded as a compilation of humanistic traditions in the 1990s. It encompasses critiques of feudalism, social turmoil, the struggle for survival, and a compassionate exploration of human nature. Additionally, it establishes a solid cinematic groundwork for future investigations into the social context of this era. This story reveals a concealed crisis of survival within a seemingly peaceful social setting, bringing together protagonists with diverse personalities. This paper employs discourse analysis and audio-visual language analysis research methods to examine the impact of character truths on Chinese films from the 1990s. Using the film Farewell My Concubine as an example, the research reveals the personality truths through each persons unique and profound character truth.

The Influence of the Truth of the Characters on Chinese Films in the 1990s: A Case Study of Farewell My Concubine

The 1990s represent a unique period in Chinese history, during which the characters real-life experiences have a significant impact on both the audience's perception of the characters and their aesthetics, debate and criticism of social reality, and, to some extent, the long-term trajectory of Chinese cinema. This period coincides with the release of Farewell My Concubine in this decade. Under the special background of the times, it tells the story of Duan Xiaolou and Cheng Dieyi. The story, featuring a diverse cast of characters from various social classes, can be regarded as a compilation of humanistic traditions in the 1990s. It encompasses critiques of feudalism, social turmoil, the struggle for survival, and a compassionate exploration of human nature. Additionally, it establishes a solid cinematic groundwork for future investigations into the social context of this era. This story reveals a concealed crisis of survival within a seemingly peaceful social setting, bringing together protagonists with diverse personalities. This paper employs discourse analysis and audio-visual language analysis research methods to examine the impact of character truths on Chinese films from the 1990s. Using the film Farewell My Concubine as an example, the research reveals the personality truths through each persons unique and profound character truth.

An Ideological Critical Discourse Analytical Research Probe into The Bold Language Use in Women’s Freedom March in Pakistan

An Ideological Critical Discourse Analytical Research Probe into The Bold Language Use in Women’s Freedom March in Pakistan

Gender parity and Indigenous regulatory systems in Oaxaca, Mexico: a review of the state of the art

This article aims to analyze the state of the art on gender parity and Indigenous Regulatory Systems (IRS) in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, to identify relevant lines of research. The problem that motivated this approach lies in the inequalities, violence, and injustices suffered by Indigenous women as municipal councilors, even though the constitutional principle of gender parity protects their political and electoral rights. Despite legislative advances in parity, systemic obstacles prevent the substantive achievement of the principle of gender parity in the indigenous municipalities of Oaxaca. This is a qualitative study, through documentary and discourse analysis, identifying theoretical and empirical positions and research results. Around 50 sources were reviewed to identify coincidences and differences, organizing the information into three sections: the path toward parity democracy, the concept of parity, and interculturality. The studies reviewed show that the main problems in the implementation of the principle of parity are related to gender stereotypes, the low institutional capacity of the State to implement parity, patriarchal resistance, and political violence. Most studies focus on the political party regime and do not analyze indigenous contexts. Therefore, it is convenient to analyze parity in the regime of the indigenous normative systems in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Discursive Strategies in China’s Live Commerce Anchors Multimodality

At present, discourse analysis is widely used in news reports and TV talk shows in China, but there is a lack of discourse analysis research on live streaming. Against this backdrop, this study adopts a multimodal discourse analysis approach, drawing upon the comprehensive theoretical framework for multimodal discourse analysis and Kress and Van Leeuwen's seminal visual grammar theory as the theoretical basis, taking quality and quantity method to analyze data. Our research aims to investigate the intricate interplay between anchors and the amalgamation of diverse modalities in the process of constructing their image. Furthermore, we endeavor to analyze potential strategies that can be employed to enhance the efficacy of live broadcasting and augment viewers' engagement and consumption. In this paper, we decompose the multimodal discourse of the selected live video of “Oriental selection” into verbal and non-verbal modes, and analyze the process and role of how anchors use multimodality to form interactions and promote construction.

A scoping review of transcription-less practices for analysis of aphasic discourse and implications for future research.

It is important to capture a comprehensive language profile from speakers with aphasia. One way to do this is to evaluate spoken discourse, which is language beyond a single simple clause used for a specific purpose. While the historical trend in aphasiology has been to capture performance during isolated language tasks, such as confrontation naming, there is a demonstrated need and benefit to collecting language information from tasks that resemble everyday communication. As a result, there has been an increase in discourse analysis research over time. However, despite clinicians' and researchers' desire to analyse spoken discourse, they are faced with critical barriers that inhibit implementation. To use scoping review methodology to identify transcription-less tools developed to analyse discourse from individuals with aphasia. The review addressed the following question: 'What transcription-less tools and analysis procedures are available to assess discourse in people with aphasia?' and included several sub-questions to further characterise the type of discourse and tool being used, participants on whom the tool was used to rate discourse abilities, tool users (raters), and psychometric properties. The scoping review was conducted between the months of October 2022 and January 2023, concluding 30 January 2023, on PubMed/NCBI, Academic Search Complete and Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts. Major inclusion parameters included peer-reviewed papers written in English; that the tool was used to analyse discourse elicited by individuals with acquired aphasia; and that the tool was not a part of a standardised battery or assessment. Perceptual discourse analysis was defined as any analysis which primarily relied on listener impressions and did not numerically quantify specific language behaviours. 'Transcription-less' analysis was defined as any discourse analysis which did not require a written record of the discourse sample in order to be completed. A total of 396 abstracts were screened and 39 full articles were reviewed, yielding 21 papers that were included in the review. An overview of the state of transcription-less tools for aphasic discourse analysis is provided, and next steps are identified to facilitate increased implementation of discourse analysis in clinical and research settings. Transcription-less tools have many benefits for analysing multiple levels (e.g., linguistic, propositional, macrostructural, pragmatic) of discourse, but require more research to establish sound psychometric properties and to explore the implementation of these tools in clinical settings. What is already known on this subject Individuals with aphasia prioritise treatment outcomes at the discourse level such as being able to engage in conversations with friends and family about important topics and participating in social and leisure activities. However, discourse is rarely used as a treatment outcome measure in clinical practice due to multiple barriers. When speech-language pathologists do assess discourse, they often make perceptual judgements without transcribing the discourse sample. Transcription-less analysis procedures may improve clinical implementation of discourse assessment, which would better match treatment outcome measurement to clients' desired outcomes. However, little is known about the current state of transcription-less discourse analysis, blocking progress. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study provides an overview of currently available transcription-less discourse analysis procedures that are not part of published standardised aphasia assessments. Transcription-less measures are available to evaluate discourse at all levels (i.e., lexical, propositional, macro-structural/planning, and pragmatic) and most measures include items that assess discourse abilities across multiple levels. Additionally, there are transcription-less measures available for both structured (e.g., picture scene description) and spontaneous (e.g., conversation) discourse tasks. However, current transcription-less procedures are lacking psychometric data including information about validity and reliability. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Transcription-less analysis methods may provide an avenue for increased implementation of discourse measurement into clinical practice. Further research is needed to determine the clinical utility of transcription-less discourse analysis to better monitor clients' desired treatment outcomes.

Linguistic Violence on Women: Representation of Women in Ritual Killing Discourse on Nigerian Social Media Spaces

Language can be used to represent people in a humiliating and defaming way that violates their humanity. In the discourse of ritual killing on social media, Nigerian women are often blamed for their misfortunes of victimization through ritual killing and are further abused verbally. This study analyzes the representation of linguistic violence on women through evaluating the discourses on ritual killings on Nigerian social media space. It adopts Norman Fairclough’s model of critical discourse analysis and qualitative research design. After observing the social media platforms in Nigeria for a period of three months, from January-March, 2022, the researcher purposively collected twenty (20) data from Facebook and twelve (12) from Twitter, but sampled ten (10) textual data from Facebook and two (2) from Twitter. Findings indicated that women are blamed and defamed in the discursive representation of ritual killings in Nigeria. By implication, the perpetrators (mostly men) are excused and the patriarchal subjugation of women are sustained. Keywords: linguistic violence, critical discourse analysis, violence, ritual killing, social media

The Borders of Migrant and Refugee Activism in South Africa

Abstract This article examines the relationship between the activities of civil society organizations (CSOs) on migration and refugee issues with state-making processes and discourses in South Africa, based upon key informant interviews, discourse analysis, and ethnographic research. It argues that this relationship brings attention to the defining and reinforcement of national borders set against the backdrop of the ‘corporate pact’ between the South African government and CSOs that has necessitated public participation in social movements and voluntary associations involved in a range of different xenophobic activities that are legitimized by political parties seeking popularity, and the state. Financial resources operate as ‘material disciplines’ by influencing the kind of problems that are visible, and, in turn, categories that non-state actors like philanthropies, charities, and donors consider worthy of protection. Those affected by shifting categories and their influence on NGO support like Zimbabweans have taken matters into their own hands to counter this novel border from below.

A meta-study analysing the discourses of discourse analysis in health professions education.

Discourse analysis has been used as an approach to conducting research in health professions education (HPE) for many years. However, because there is no one 'right' interpretation of or approach to it, quite what discourse analysis is, how it could or should be used, and how it can be appraised are unclear. This ambiguity risks undermining the trustworthiness and coherence of the methodology and any findings it produces. A meta-study review was conducted to explore the current state of discourse analysis in HPE, to guide researchers engaging using the methodology and to improving methodological, analytical and reporting rigour. Structured searches were conducted, returns were filtered for inclusion and 124 articles critically analysed. Of 124 included articles, 64 were from medical education, 51 from nursing and 9 were mutli-disciplinary or from other HPE disciplines. Of 119 articles reporting some sort of data, 50 used documents/written text as the sole data source, while 27 were solely based on interview data. Foucault was the most commonly cited theorist (n= 47), particularly in medical education articles. The quality of articles varied: many did not provide a clear articulation what was meant by discourse, definitions and methodological choices were often misaligned, there was a lack of detail regarding data collection and analysis, and positionality statements and critiques were often underdeveloped or absent. Seeking to address these many lacunae, the authors present a framework to facilitate rigorous discourse analysis research and transparent, complete and accurate reporting of the same, to help readers assess the trustworthiness of the findings from discourse analysis in HPE. Scholars are encouraged to reflect more deeply on the applications and practices of discourse analysis, with the ultimate aim of ensuring more breadth and depth when using discourse analysis for understanding and constructing meaning in our field.

Methodology for Combating Extremism in Cyberspace: Experience of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The studies of extremist discourse in cyberspace use set scientific methods to protect traditional spiritual values, such as state sovereignty, human rights and freedoms, historical and cultural heritage. The experience of the member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on the implementation of regional international agreements aimed at combating extremism should be applied in the organization of countering extremist crimes committed using digital technologies.Aim . To characterize approaches to combating extremism in cyberspace within the SCO and to determine the methodology for assessing the degree of public danger of manifestations of extremism.Methods. The study on extremism in SCO apply a comparative legal method when posing the problem of criminalization of extremist practices and use discourse analysis of the extremism in cyberspace problem for assessing the public danger of radical ideology.Results. Three groups of methods are used in the fight against extremism: methods of legal regulation, methods of studying and assessing the public danger of extremist materials and methods of scientific research of extremism. Prohibitive legal regulation in cyberspace is applied to media content that, according to the conclusion of linguistic expertise, contains signs of extremist materials. The doctrinal basis for the legal assessment of the linguistic expertise of extremist materials is the socio-legal research conducted in the SCO member states.Conclusions. The propaganda of extremism in cyberspace qualifies as an abuse of freedom of speech, since extremist ideology leads to terrorism. The SCO consensus on the need to combat extremism is based on a scientific methods system for radical ideology research, among which discourse analysis and narrative dialogue research will play an increasing role with the digital transformation.

REPRESENTASI STEREOTIP ISLAM DALAM ANIME THE JOURNEY

The Journey anime with the main character Aws is one of the most popular anime in Indonesia. This anime tells the story of the struggle of Aws, a Meccan youth, in resisting the attack of Abraha's elephant troops who wanted to destroy the Kaaba. This research uses critical discourse analysis by Teun A. van Dijk to analyze the stereotypical representation of Islam in the anime The Journey. Critical discourse analysis is one of the most influential theories of discourse analysis. This theory focuses on how text and discourse can be used to construct and reconstruct reality. The research results show that the anime The Journey represents Islam positively. Aws is described as a brave, tough and big-hearted figure. He represents noble Islamic values, such as courage, justice and peace. However, this research also found several Islamic stereotypes in the anime The Journey. For example, Islam is described as an exclusive religion and intolerant of other religions. Apart from that, Islam is also depicted as a radical and terrorist religion. The problems in this research are: (1) How is the stereotypical representation of Islam in the anime The Journey? (2) How is the discourse surrounding the representation displayed in the anime The Journey seen from the text level (macro structure, micro structure and superstructure? This research uses a qualitative approach with the discourse analysis research method developed by Teun A Van Dijk. To study or describe and To analyze with critical reasoning, a descriptive-analytical approach is used. This type of descriptive research aims to describe the results of research findings systematically, factually and accurately. The definition of descriptive analysis itself is a way of reporting data by explaining, giving a picture, and qualifying and interpreting the data what is collected as it is, after that it is concluded.

This Ass is Magic: The Black Feminist Power of Twerking

Using discourse analysis and autoethnographic research, I center twerking as a Black dance and a Black feminist practice. My research challenges omissions in communication studies, which has tended to overlook embodied practices as paths to liberation and contributes to scholarship in dance studies that amplifies the significance of Black women and ratchet feminism. Inquiries propelling this research are: (1) what does it mean for Black women to express physical joy through twerking?; (2) how do women resist politics of respectability and embody worthiness through twerking? By analyzing both the affordances of twerking and the ways the dancing has been dismissed, I reveal interlocking systems of white supremacist and patriarchal exclusions that attempt to destroy Black women’s pleasure and power.

Websites as institutional imaginary positionings

The paper contributes to methodological innovations in the field of organisational education research and further education. The paper shows the potential of discourse-analytical website analysis for the imaginary positionings of Higher Education Institutions. It offers a discourse analytical research methodology and discusses University websites as surfaces of emergence of specific discourses. Discourse-analytical website analysis is especially significant as universities’ visually rich web-based communication is becoming increasingly critical. Our journal article reflects on websites as institutional imaginary positionings: First, we start by theorising organisations as orders of the gaze. Second, from a discourse-analytical power/knowledge based organisational education perspective, we make fruitful Foucault’s Archaeology of Knowledge for a multimodal website analysis. Third, we map the field and state the art of methods and methodologies of website analysis, including examples from a current research project on how transversal themes are represented on university websites. Our article contributes to methodological innovation through discourse-analytical website analysis in the field of organisational education and further education.

Recognition of Marriage by Repute: Its Implications on Customary Law and Gender Justice in Malawi

Since 1995, the Constitution of Malawi has recognised marriage by repute or cohabitation as a form of marriage in the country. However, it was only in 2015 that the Marriage, Divorce and Family Relations Act formalised such a marriage by providing a criterion for courts by which the existence of the marriage can be determined. The authors argue that this Act reflects upon society by accepting this form of marriage even in traditional society. Through discourse analysis and doctrinal research methodology, the article traces how the initial concept of a valid marriage has changed to accommodate and recognise this form of marriage. Even before the statutory law had operationalised this form of marriage, traditional leaders, as a way of determining the validity of marriages, clothed these unions with some rights ordinarily attached to married people. Customary law is not static but changes over time even in a process of cross-fertilisation with statutory law, where each is culpable of being shaped and also shaping the other. The recognition of marriage by repute has changed the marriage terrain in Malawi where eighty per cent of marriages are contracted under customary law, providing gender justice for women who were initially disadvantaged when such unions were not regarded as valid marriages by not complying with formal marriage requirements in terms of custom. Such women lost all rights afforded to a wife and the necessary benefits that she would have had in a valid marriage.