Method Of Discourse Analysis Research Articles

From Nollywood to the World: A Cultural Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis of Nollywood Films on Netflix

This study examines the transnationalization of the Nollywood industry in the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix. As nonwestern film industries begin to find global audiences beyond their local space, ideological underpinnings of these industries also continue to shift and become more apparent. The need to compete for global capital while retaining the cultural flavor of the South has been a major challenge of many transnational media industries. Taking Nollywood as a case study, this study argues that the production of Nollywood films on Netflix goes beyond the quest to find global market, instead economic interest, the need to appeal to global audience by producing multicultural relevant content and promulgating a Nigerian identity that non-African audience can understand are important areas that should be considered. Contextualized within the theories of cultural studies and political economy and the method of critical discourse analysis, the study accentuates the changing discourse of the new Nollywood cinema and what it means for critical cultural scholarship of media and communication, especially in the Global South.

Социальные сети как современный тотальный институт

The modern Internet space, especially in the context of social networks, can be viewed through the prism of the theory of total institutions. This article delineates the concept of a total institution, outlining the genesis of its constituent categories. Drawing upon the ideas of E. Goffman, M. Foucault, and P. Bourdieu, a characterization of the total institution is presented. The scientific reflection on this topic within the domestic academic community is also reviewed. Employing semantic analysis and critical discourse analysis methods, the article identifies two potential approaches to applying the category of “total institution” for the analysis of communication in the internet space: first, the social network reproduces similar structures within itself, isolating certain subjects while endowing others with preferences, thereby functioning analogously to social and political systems; second, the social network itself is a total institution, set in opposition to the ordinary world. Conclusion emphasizes the functionality of four parameters through which a social network can be conceptualized as a total institution: enclosed space, rhythmic time, control, and disciplinary practices. These characteristics amplify their impact on the speaking subject under the conditions of the dominance of a quasi-political discourse, prevalent in social networks.

Reassessing Early Childhood Literature for Quality Education and Gender Equality in the Context Of SDGs

Objective: The objective is to study the gender stereotypes learnt knowingly or unknowingly by children through nursery rhymes and to highlight the problematic areas to revamp for providing quality education which focuses on a more gender equal society considering the Sustainable Development Goals. Theoratical Framework: We engage in the theory of social construction by Butler and the developmental theory of Vygotsky to propose that if the literature taught in childhood is rich and diverse the chances of developing gender sterotypes by individuals reduces to a great extent. Method: The focus of the study is the nursery rhymes taught at pre-schools and primary schools. Data was collected through interviews and questionnaire with teachers at various schools in Ahmedabad (a city in the state of Gujarat, India). The method of critical discourse analysis is used to analyse the rhymes and bring forth the implicit gender hegemony. Results & Discussion: The analysis underscores the subtle yet potent role of language, especially nursery rhymes, in reinforcing traditional gender norms and expectations, thus influencing children's understanding of appropriate behaviours based on gender. The study highlights gender stereotypes, particularly about the interaction of one gender with the other, focusing on the depiction of dependency and power dynamics in relationships. It depicts women as dependent and men as dominant reflecting societal gender inequalities. Research implications: This study calls for a reassessment of nursery rhymes to promote diversity and positive values through quality education, urging educators to update content to align with modern views on gender equality. Originality/ Value: There has not been sufficient research done on nursery rhymes taught in schools with the aim of reducing/removing gender stereotypes aiming for quality education with the goal of achieving a gender fair society in the context of Sustainable Development Goals.

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.

Formation of a Unified Educational Space of the Union State from the Perspective of the Policy of Patriotic Education

Introduction. Awareness of the commonality of geopolitical and civilizational challenges of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus pushes for deepening integration cooperation in different directions. Close attention is paid to the problem of security, interpreted in an expanded way. Its provision correlates with the strengthening of the humanitarian dimension of the Union State, including the formation of a unified educational space. In modern conditions, its correlation with the consolidation of the policy of patriotic education in the integration field is being actualized. The purpose of the article is to identify the specifics of their coupling, taking into account the dynamics of union construction. Materials and Methods. The research is based on the methods of binary comparison, traditional and discourse analysis of official texts. An additional method is a formalized correspondence expert survey. The key materials are normative legal acts of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, interstate, intergovernmental and integration agreements, information content of the web resources of the Union State. The theoretical and methodological foundations of the research are a new political institutionalism, a multidimensional model of social action, and the paradigm of “political unification”. Results. The article describes the normative foundations of state policy in the field of education and integration guidelines in the cultural and humanitarian plane within the framework of the movement towards the Union educational space. The demanded categories of the axiological plan are revealed, referring to the relationship between education and upbringing. The key lines of discursive practices at the sites of the union institutions are shown. The understanding of the need to adapt education systems to the requirements of the time and the linking of patriotic education with the protection and preservation of common historical memory are emphasized. Discussion and Conclusion. The results of the study and expert assessments suggest the articulation of not only positive changes, but also urgent vectors for improving national approaches and integration solutions. They correspond to the elimination of conflicts, the development and adoption of new documents at the level of the Union State, the implementation of value categories and new areas of unified policy. The results obtained may be of interest to public authorities and union institutions, participants in patriotic education in the territory of the Union State.

IMPOLITENESS STRATEGIES BASED ON CULPEPER’S MODEL: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF A MAN CALLED OTTO

This research delves into a comprehensive analysis of impoliteness strategies used by Otto, the main character in the movie A Man Called Otto, drawing upon Culpeper’s model. The objectives encompass the identification of the most common type of impoliteness strategy and the examination of the function associated with each type. Moreover, the qualitative discourse analysis method was used to gain a deeper and more holistic comprehension of the research objectives that encompass a broader context beyond sentences. Within this method, a total of 155 instances of Otto’s impolite speech were meticulously examined. The findings revealed two facets: first, there are three types of impoliteness strategies, namely positive impoliteness, negative impoliteness, and withhold politeness. Among these, positive impoliteness emerged as the most frequently used strategy, followed by negative impoliteness and withhold politeness. Second, two functions attributed to the three impoliteness strategies used by the main character are found, namely affective impoliteness and coercive impoliteness.

Islamic Movements Face an Emerging Threat and Tunisian Political Environment: Presidential Coup, Democracy, and Aristocracy

In 2011, the popular revolt brought about change in the Tunisian presidential palace as it transitioned from authoritarianism to a condition of liminality. However, following the Tunisian President's proclamation, only the democratic success story of the Arab Spring is under jeopardy after ten years of democratic transition. This article seeks to show how the President has increased his authority by invoking Article 80 of the Constitution. It also explains how this action violates the constitution and has a detrimental effect on the political environment. As a result, Tunisia's Islamic movement has dominated the political landscape of the nation since the 2011 uprising and is seen as the leader of the Islamic identity and democratic movement. Finally, it comes to a conclusion that a coup from the Tunisian president occurred amid Rashid Al-Ghannouchi, the Movement's founder and speaker of the Parliament, showing leniency toward Islamic doctrine. Although it appears that the situation is still precarious, Al-Nahda leadership is once again playing a crucial role in fostering a stable political environment through discussion. The main and secondary data in this article have been evaluated using the Discourse Analysis method and its Critical Discourse Analysis method.

Dialogues as an Involvement Strategy in Kadare’s novel "The Fall of the Stone City"

Discourse is not just a form of language use, but also a cognitive and social accomplishment within a communicative context. This article aims to interpret dialogues in Kadare’s novel The Fall of the Stone City through a combination of methods of discourse analysis and conversation analysis. The object of this analysis are the direct dialogues, in which characters are represented through their own voice, and where the narrator evades his/her own intervention during the transmission of the character’s sensory experience and does not give to the reader an indication of any sort of privileged information regarding the condition of the character. The central focus of this analysis is involvement strategies, as the basic principle in both conversational and literary discourse. The spoken genre is characterized by fragmentation and involvement, whereas the written genre is characterized by integration and detachment. The comparison of spoken and written narratives suggests that normal conversation and literary discourse have many similarities between them. The examination of the dialogues in Kadare’s novel The Fall of the Stone City clearly shows that the author combines involvement with integration in building scenes and triggering emotions. He uses familiar strategies, like repair and repetition in creating coherence and involvement, which are intentional in creating meaning.

Cermin diri akuntan forensik dibalik keistimewaannya sebagai pengidap autistik: Analisis wacana kritis film the accountant

This study aims to reveal the relationship between autistic behavior and the basic characteristics that forensic accountants need to have. This research uses a critical discourse analysis method. Critical discourse analysis was carried out on the research object of the film "The Accountant". This study found that there are characteristics of autism that are in accordance with the basic characteristics that forensic accountants need to have. The basic characteristics that need to be possessed by forensic accountants which are also possessed by people with autism include being independent and objective. The nature of autism that makes a person have an indifferent attitude towards the environment can actually be used as a factor for the success of forensic accountants. This research opens up views on autistic people who also have potential in the field of forensic accounting. This study also invites readers not to underestimate people who have autism. The novelty in this study is the object of research that focuses on forensic accounting from the point of view of people with autistic disorders.

Napoleon's Civil Code in the Political Discourse of the Alexander Era

Napoleon's "Civil Code" is a fundamental work of European legal thought. M.M. Speransky, appointed by Emperor Alexander I to the Commission for Drafting Laws, of course, could not help but refer to this text; moreover, he actively used it when drafting his famous "Draft Civil Code", but revised many of its provisions when adapting it to the class-based Russian society. Nevertheless, the influence of the Code on Speransky's "Draft" was so noticeable that it caused sharp rejection in conservative circles. The main opponents of the Secretary of State were N.M. Karamzin and A.S. Shishkov, who criticized the "Draft". When writing this article, the main method was the method of discourse analysis. This method, the subject of which is traditionally defined as "speech immersed in life", made it possible to study the extralinguistic aspects of the texts of participants in the communicative field in political disputes around the legislative initiatives of M.M. Speransky in terms of their correlation with Napoleon's Civil Code. Also used were such methods as content analysis, biographical method, comparative-historical and contrastive. Despite all the similarities, the positions of Karamzin and Shishkov differed. If Shishkov categorically did not accept any changes to Russian statehood, defending the need to preserve its absolutist inviolability, then Karamzin, who admired Robespierre in his youth, then idolized Napoleon, openly declared his republicanism. The ambiguity of his position, which has been repeatedly noted by researchers, is fully explained by the phenomenon of the development of republican thought of that time, which is shown in the article. Speransky, responding to criticism of the "Project Code", stated that all such projects are similar, since they have Roman law as their source. But this was not important for his opponents, who used all available tools to discredit him.

Spicebags, slippery masks and ‘Free Staters’: anti-republican anti-populism in contemporary Irish political discourse

ABSTRACT This article critically interrogates how in contemporary Irish political discourse anti-populism, specifically anti-left populism, is articulated as a form of anti-republicanism. This is large part due to the histories of anti-colonial republicanism in Ireland and the popular republican grammar they have bequeathed to contemporary political discourse. This thematic of (anti)populist politics is of renewed interest and urgency given the recent surge in popularity of Sinn Féin, a broadly left-wing republican populist party. This article adopts a discourse analytical method and identifies several key tropes of anti-republican anti-populism that centre largely around the framing of Sinn Féin as a non-normative or not-normal political party, given its historical connection to paramilitarism. Other key themes of anti-republican anti-populism include the politics of housing, policing and the nature of democratic representation. What emerges is a picture of Irish republicanism as a spectral remainder of past political struggles against colonial order and political exclusion. As such, republican politics bring into view the contingency of established order and reveals the fragile nature of political legitimacy in post-partition Ireland. This article concludes by commenting on what the Irish postcolony reveals about the nature of anti-populisms in Europe and its peripheries.

Freedom of Speech di Ruang Virtual: Analisis Wacana Fairclough Pada Kanal Youtube Rocky Gerung Official

New media is a communication channel that brings about change by disseminating information through texts published by authors. Because text is a form of ideological practice, language, style, word choice, and grammatical structure, it is understood as a decision that has a certain ideological meaning in order to gain public support. This research aims to analyze Rocky Gerung's freedom of speech on the Rocky Gerung Official YouTube channel and how discourse practices take place on YouTube as a virtual space. This research was carried out to examine virtual media. Using a critical paradigm, this research is descriptive-qualitative using critical discourse analysis methods. Using Norman Fairclough's thinking, at the macro-level analysis, there are linguistic elements used that are philosophical, straightforward, and rich in meaning using metaphors. At the micro level, there is the use of special terminology in the world of politics, government, and philosophy. As well as using intertextual patterns, there is consistency between one sentence and another. At the meso level of analysis, researchers create relationships between characters or participants involved in the text in this research.

ANALYZING THE CONCEPTS OF JUSTICE AND CONSCIENCE IN THE PLAY REİS BEY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

Justice is the concept that ensures the existing order and aims to maintain it. Conscience and compassion are the sense of distinguishing right from wrong within oneself. In this study, the concepts of justice, conscience and compassion are analyzed through the life of Reis Bey, the main character of the radio play. While analyzing the radio play Reis Bey, critical discourse analysis method was preferred. Discourse involves uncovering the true meaning of any group of words, finding the impact of words on the individual or society, understanding the real conversations in relationships between people, explaining the political system, what its ideology is and how it is. Critical discourse analysis, on the other hand, systematically analyzes a dialogue or a single spoken word by turning it into a text. Critical discourse analysis does not have a sharp line as it enables the emergence of abstract concepts underlying the dialogues. In this context, the aim of the study is as follows. While analyzing the radio play Reis Bey, it is to reveal the meanings underlying the dialogues within the framework of meaning, context, interpretation and periodic social structure. The importance of the study is to examine the relationship between the concepts of justice, conscience and compassion in the radio play Reis Bey through the individual and to interpret the evaluations between conscience and justice in the decision-making process of justice providers. The character of Reis Bey in the radio theater play has changed his thoughts towards the concepts of justice, conscience and compassion throughout the narrative. As a result, it was concluded that the main character of the radio play, Mr. Reis Bey, completely changed his attitude towards the events in his life.

Analyzing the Role of Educational Discourse in Achieving Sustainable Development: Quality Education as an Example

The roles of educational discourse are evident in the effectiveness of education. It is a comprehensive and influential discourse within the educational institution that goes beyond the concept of educational discourse. Quality education is based on educational discourses as a pillar of achieving educational sustainability. The current study uses discourse analysis methods to highlight the role played by the educational discourse in achieving quality education referred to as the fourth goal of the United Nations to achieve sustainable development. The study takes Qassim University as an applied example, as a university which declared itself as a sustainable university.

FUNCTIONS OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS IN UZBEK BUSINESS DISCOURSE

This article explores the functions of phraseological units (PUs) in Uzbek business discourse, shedding light on their role in cultural and linguistic contexts. Phraseological units, which include idioms, collocations, and proverbs, are essential in conveying nuanced meanings, expressing cultural values, and enhancing communication efficacy in business interactions. The research employs a combination of continuous sampling, systematization, component analysis, and discourse analysis methods, supported by a review of both domestic and international literature on phraseology and business communication. Findings reveal that in Uzbek business discourse, PUs serve multiple functions: they reflect cultural values, such as respect and community orientation; facilitate indirect and polite communication; and employ metaphors drawn from traditional contexts like agriculture. Specific examples include idioms and proverbs that emphasize hard work, strategic thinking, and resilience. The study concludes that PUs are integral to effective business communication in Uzbekistan, enhancing rapport, persuasion, and understanding. The ongoing integration of traditional phraseology with modern business practices continues to evolve, underscoring the dynamic nature of Uzbek business discourse.

Unveiling Gender Portrayals in Indonesian EFL textbooks: A Critical Discourse Analysis

This study aims to describe the representation of genders in five Indonesian EFL textbooks published by Erlangga Publishing and unveil the ideology and attitudes behind the image of genders. The methods of critical discourse analysis (CDA) proposed by Van Dijk, which comprise discourse, social cognition, and discourse and society, are used to unveil the patterns of gender portrayal and the attitudes behind it. Data for this study are the human images in five Indonesian EFL textbooks published by Erlangga Publishing. This study reveals that in terms of frequency, women are more dominant than men; women’s images appear more frequently than men's. In dealing with other aspects under study, men and women are depicted symmetrically. The symmetrical representation between men and women suggests the attitude and ideology of gender equality the authors uphold.

Globalization in Higher Education: Discourse Analysis in the Context of Higher Education Reports

In this research, the effects of globalization at the higher education level were examined by using "Critical Discourse Analysis". For this purpose, the "editorial introduction", "preface" and "executive summary" sections of the reports of national and international organizations were analysed using the critical discourse analysis (CDA) method. Open, axial and selective coding was used in the analysis of the texts together and separately. As a result of open coding, a total twenty-nine codes were obtained. As revealed by the axial codes, it can be said that the tendency of “objectification”, “market-centred acting”, “formation from outside towards inside”, “homogenization” and "formation from top towards bottom” was observed. When the common points of the categories formed as a result of axial coding are examined, it can be said that there is a connection on the basis of isomorphism.

Exploring the Identity of Chinese Cultural Relics on British Museum Websites Through Multimodal Discourse Analysis: A Case Study of the Official Website

The aim of this study is to explore the re-construction of Chinese cultural identity in the British Museum's official website and analyze how its exhibition strategies influence the audience's perception and understanding of Chinese artifacts. By employing a multimodal discourse analysis method that combines textual and visual analysis, the study examines how the British Museum's official website presents the identity of Chinese artifacts from cultural, contextual, and formal perspectives. Additionally, utilizing the identity theory from a constructivist perspective, the study analyzes how identity is dynamically constructed, negotiated, and communicated through discourse. The research findings indicate that the identity of Chinese artifacts displayed on the British Museum's official website is relatively weak, suggesting room for more improvements. It is recommended to establish cooperative relationships with museums in the countries of origin of the artifacts to maintain the connection between artifacts and their original cultures, thereby promoting the inheritance of cultural heritage.

Analysis of Conflict of Interest Discourse on Online Fundraising Platforms Protect the Forest

Ecology has become one of the main global issues today due to the worsening climate crisis around the world. LindungiHutan as the largest fundraising platform focusing on forest and environmental conservation in Indonesia can commercialise ecological issues through its digital means. This research aims to find out the conflict-of-interest discourse on LindungiHutan's online fundraising platform. The research was conducted qualitatively using the methods of text discourse analysis, social cognition, and social context. The results showed that LindungiHutan has commodified ecology through the nature campaign programme, collaboratree, corporatree, corporate social responsibility. LindungiHutan has collaborated with several companies that have contributed to the destruction of forests and the environment: MayBank, Mondelez International, DBS Bank, BCA Bank, PT Santos Jaya Abadi. LindungiHutan provides tree purchase packages divided into basic and additional services. LindungiHutan keeps the cost budget details and accountability report of each nature campaign confidential. The commodification of forests and the environment can also be seen from the establishment of a 5% administration fee policy for every fundraising campaign conducted by LindungiHutan.

Концепт «Європа» в українському суспільному дискурсі наприкінці першої чверті 21 ст.

The article analyzes the conceptual features of the European phenomenon that formed in Ukrainian public discourse at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century. The purpose of the article is to determine the content of the concept of "Europe" that was in Ukrainian public discourse at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, when the civilizational choice of Ukrainians received a new impetus for realization through the decision of the European Council to begin negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union. The main research method is conceptual analysis, which involves studying various substrate mental units – representations, scenarios, and gestalts associated with the phenomenon of Europe in the collective consciousness of Ukrainian society. Additionally, the method of discourse analysis is applied at the stage of processing the mass media objectification of the concept of "Europe". Results. The following conceptual features have been identified: Europe as a space for the comprehensive realization of the individual; well-being and freedom as fundamental civilizational principles aspired to by Ukrainian society; democracy built on the rule of law and respect for individuals; partnership relations among all states and nations without domination by the stronger; unity of diverse cultures; civilizational choice for progress into the future; an influencing factor on Ukraine; a state of crisis associated with the weaknesses of liberal democracy on the one hand, and the dominance of consumer interests in European societies on the other; and the vulnerability of the political system to hybrid expansion by totalitarian and autocratic regimes. Conclusion. The analysis of the verbal explication of the conceptual features of the phenomenon of Europe in Ukrainian public discourse leads to the conclusion that the content of the studied linguistic construct in the collective consciousness of Ukrainians at the end of the first quarter of the 21st century is formed by the following main frames: institutional Eurocentrism with the system-forming role of the European Union, civilizational values, socio-cultural unity of diversity, production culture, and Eurointegration aspirations as a path to the future.