Content Of Discourse Research Articles

Formation of the public image of the KGB in 1954–1991

The article analyzes the main trends in the presentation of the activities of the domestic security services in the public space in 1950s - 1991. The authors analyze the main content of the media discourse that accompanied the activities of the USSR KGB. This discourse of representations about its own past, traditions and innovations in its work and special corporate ethics. Using discourse analysis, the authors examine the PR-strategies of the Soviet state security agencies as an expression of the changes in the state policy towards the special services and the evolution of their own, departmental, narrative about the past and present. The authors analyze the dynamics of this process: from the first attempts at “self-purification” of the Khrushchev era of the 1950s to the adherence to the ideals of the perestroika era of the late 1980s and early 1990s. As a result, a conclusion is drawn about the potential influence of the KGB's media discourse about itself and its past on the mechanisms of interaction between the state security agencies and Russian society and the formation of the public image of the security services as a whole.

Witnessing and Experiencing Discrimination: A Study in Spanish Adolescents

Objectives: to examine the nature and context of discriminatory experiences among adolescents in Spain. Methods: A mixed study of discourse content analysis in 1000 randomly selected Spanish adolescents aged 12 to 16 years stratified by age, gender and territorial distribution. Data were analyzed to identify perpetrators, actions, and locations of discrimination. Results: Overall, 66% of adolescents reported witnessing or experiencing discrimination, primarily manifested through teasing, insults, and harassment. Peers were identified as the main perpetrators (73.9%), with schools being the primary context (69.4%) where discrimination occurs. Discrimination often lacked clear reasons (27.78%), but ethnicity (23.83%) and physical appearance (22.51%) were the most common factors, followed by gender (5.99%) or academic/ability issues (5.99%) or having an illness or developmental disorder (5.41%). Conclusions: Discrimination among adolescents is frequent, with racism and rejection of minority groups as the main causes. The findings underscore the need for interventions to address discriminatory behaviors in schools and broader society, with implications for adolescent well-being and mental health.

(In)visibilized? Roma in social, family and workfare policy discourses in the authoritarian neoliberal context of Hungary

PurposeThis article explores how a disadvantaged ethnic minority is portrayed in government discourses related to social, family and workfare policies in an illiberal and authoritarian neoliberal system, using the case of Hungary and Hungarian Roma. In our paper, relying on the theory of post-raciality and, within this, the concepts of (in)visibilization, we aim to reveal to what extent Roma are perceived as the undeserving racialized poor.Design/methodology/approachWe deployed the policy frame analysis method to categorize policy discourse content into different frames: diagnostic (identification of the problem), prognostic (solutions to problems) and motivational (incentives for action to mobilize people). Three data sources were used: pro-government media articles, state-of-the-nation address speeches and the party manifesto of the governing party. The timeframe of the analysis was between 2010 and 2023. The dataset consisted of 75 documents.FindingsOnly in a few cases did we find racializing language, typically at the beginning of the analyzed period, which gradually disappeared from the discourse, followed by a more paternalistic tone. We conclude that the notions of merit and self-responsibilization have been successfully used to hide (invisibilize) the structural causes of ethnic inequalities and shift the responsibility to individual efforts. The most vulnerable Roma, who are excluded from the labor market, are perceived as not accepting the neoliberal and paternalistic “social contract.” At the same time, they are made invisible by being omitted from the official narrative.Originality/valueA wide range of literature tackles questions like how neoliberal authoritarianism is related to workfare policies and ethnic minorities. Much less is said about how vulnerable ethnic minority groups are perceived in authoritarian neoliberal regimes. This paper contributes to a better understanding of how such regimes perceive minorities: the use of the categories of racialized or non-racialized, and deserving or undeserving minorities.

Amphibolism of Legal Discourse, or the Art of Word Mastery in Professional Legal Activity

Introduction: the paper discusses the problems and prospects of the study of legal discourse in procedural law. On the one hand, the lack of unity and unambiguity in the definition of legal discourse makes it possible to characterize the situation as amphibolic. On the other hand, there is an awareness that everything new is just well-forgotten old. The development of the problem of language and law began as early as ancient Greek philosophers and lawyers of Ancient Rome, who for the first time drew attention to the fact that the words of the law were not identical with its “power and authority” (vin ac potestatem). Therefore, it would be at least doubtful to talk about the relevance of the problem from a position of novelty today. The art of using the word in professional activity has always been of concern to the legal community. Therefore, the paper attempts to show continuity in the study of the issue and the possibility of enriching developments in this direction, taking into account modern achievements. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to generalize the positions available in various branches of knowledge regarding what is included in the content of legal discourse, as well as to identify the functions and properties of this multidimensional concept. Methods: in the course of the research, the dialectical and general scientific methods of cognition were used – observation, description, and theoretical understanding of the material, systematic interpretation. Among the specific scientific methods of studying the subject of scientific research were the formal legal and generalization methods. Results: it is advisable to abandon the complication of the definition of legal discourse by eliminating the accumulation of various components in its content, devoid of practical content. “Do not multiply entities unnecessarily” – this is how Occam’s principle sounds. The definition of legal discourse through words in law most clearly and fully characterizes the essence of this phenomenon. Conclusions: legal discourse is the art of using the word in the professional activity of a lawyer, human common sense.

Integration of indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) into climate change mitigation and adaptation endeavours: milestones and gaps in South Africa and Zimbabwe’s climate policy frameworks

This article was poised to unravel the merits of integrating IKS and the demerits of its exclusion in climate change programmes and policies. The harrowing impacts of climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa make adaptation and mitigation unescapable discourses. As such, climate change policies demonstrate governments’ commitment to fostering adaptation and mitigating climate change impacts evident in every sector of society. The effectiveness of climate policies is measured by their responsiveness to the different needs, aspirations and circumstances of populations plagued by climate change. In the absence of technoscience-based adaptation and mitigation mechanisms, African communities still rely on the repository of indigenous knowledge systems as a source of information, decision-making, and prediction tools for predicting weather changes. For this reason, in formulating climate change mitigation and adaptation endeavours at policy level, it is critical to identify specific strategies where IKS has been used as a warrant towards its usage. This study was qualitative and operated within the traditional descriptive, analytical and interpretive approaches. It relied on a desktop review of journal articles on climate change and IKS, and climate change policies of South Africa and Zimbabwe. These were purposively sampled based on their relevance to the aim of the study. The Discourse Content Analysis was utilised to analyse data from which the findings were derived. The article established that despite the wide recognition of the role played by IKS in climate change adaptation, mitigation and disaster risk reduction, IKS has not featured predominantly South Africa’s climate change policies as compared to Zimbabwe’s climate policies. Notably, disregarding IKS in climate change policies makes them bereft of effectiveness in vulnerability reduction, fostering adaptation and resilience building for African communities that rely on IKS, among other capitals essential in fostering mitigation and adaptation in the face of climate change.

Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Local Wisdom Integration in Pasuruan City's Urban Planning Regulations

The Pasuruan City Government, rich in historical and cultural heritage, aims to integrate local wisdom into spatial planning through Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2021 (Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Daerah or RPJMD 2021-2026) and Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2022 (Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah or RTRW 2021-2041). However, these policies often prioritize colonial heritage over local traditional culture. This study uses Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to examine the formulation, implementation, and community impact of these policies. CDA reveals the power dynamics, ideologies, and specific interests within policy discourse. The research analyzes the government's policy direction and sensitivity towards local wisdom, focusing on the discourse content and structure in the RPJMD and RTRW documents, as well as their intertextuality. Findings indicate a greater emphasis on preserving colonial-era buildings rather than local traditional culture. Recommendations include developing inclusive policies that balance physical infrastructure development with the preservation and promotion of local culture.

A Literacy Narrative in Legal Discourse of Russia

The paper elucidates the role of a literacy narrative in the construction and content of domestic legal discourse. On the basis of communicative methodology, the author examines the value aspects of the impact of the fiction on the consciousness and behavior of subjects of law and the construction of legal reality. An analysis of the literacy narrative as a collection of works of fiction having existence in a certain space-time continuum made it possible to conclude that the literary narrative is both a specific form of knowledge of legal reality and a means of influencing human consciousness and behavior in the process of legal socialization. Of all the sociocultural paradigms that mediate a person’s perception of the essence of law, not only in the legal, but also in the social sense, it is fiction that occupies the most significant place. Being a form of collective consciousness, a literary work in the process of legal communication broadcasts information about value attitudes, the implementation of which will make it possible to give the addressee’s legal behavior a purposeful character and ensure its identification with the community of which he is a member. The images of law and legal reality formed in domestic works of art are an explication of legal archetypes and broadcast the primacy of the value component of legal reality over the normative.

Realistic Dilemma and Promotion Path: Study on The Affinity of College Counselors from the Perspective of "Micro-Language"--Based on the investigation and analysis of 585 college students

The meaning of "micro-language" and its significance to the improvement of college counselors' affinity are explained. A sample of 585 college students is analyzed, and it is found that the affinity of counselors in the field of "micro-language" is generally good but still insufficient. We propose specific paths for counselors to enhance their affinity with "micro-language": sticking close to life, enriching discourse content to meet students' discourse needs; sticking close to students, switching discourse styles to fill the "discourse gap" of students; sticking close to the reality, grasping the discourse of the times and entering the "circle of friends" of students. Enter the students' "circle of friends".

THOUGHTS, MAXIMS, CHARACTERS: FRAGMENTATION AS A PRINCIPLE OF MORAL NARRATIVE IN THE 17TH CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE

The article is devoted to the understanding of the aesthetic phenomenon of the 17th century French literature, which consists in the close connection of the fragmentary form with the ethical content of discourse. The corpus of aphoristic texts created in 1656–1697, i.e. the books “Thoughts” by Blaise Pascal, “Maxims” by François de La Rochefoucauld, as well as “Characters or Mores of the present century” by Jean de La Bruyère are chosen as the object of research. In the process of work we systematise the methods of analysing this phenomenon in the Western and Russian traditions: the “cratylist” approach (Gilbert Romeyer Dherbey and Jean Starobinski), the “medical” method (Louis Van Delft, Mariya Neklyudova), “new publishing schemes” (Emmanuel Bury), as well as “secular” (Robert Garapon). We note the influence of topics which has established itself as a method of scientific discourse and gnomic genres of a didactic nature. In the result, we show that the French aphoristic texts of the 17th century clearly differ from the previous tradition by an attitude towards anthropological aestheticism and the absence of a didactic purpose.

Disability Representation in French and Tunisian Media: A Comparative Analysis of Paralympic Games Coverage

This study is part of a broader investigation into the portrayal of disability within the context of the Paralympic Games. Focusing on media coverage from 2008, 2012 and 2016 in French and Tunisian newspapers, representing two distinct cultural landscapes, we explore the nuances of how disability is depicted. Employing a multifaceted approach involving statistical analysis utilizing the Chi-squared test, discourse content analysis, and photo analysis, we delve into uncharted territory by examining the treatment of impaired athletes in Tunisian media. Our findings highlight significant disparities and instances of discrimination, not only between disabled and able-bodied athletes but also among genders within each nation. Of particular concern are the disparities in photo representation, notably the portrayal of Tunisian women athletes. By contextualizing our findings within the existing body of literature, this study provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of disability representation in sports media. Furthermore, it contributes to a deeper understanding of societal attitudes towards disability and offers actionable recommendations to foster more inclusive media coverage in the future.

تصورات الفكر الحداثي عن التشريعات الإسلامية للأسرة: دراسة تحليلية مقارنة

This study aims to contribute to the ongoing debate on the perceptions of modernity-related thought concerning family affairs in Islamic legislation. Analyzing the discourse of modernity and the issues raised therein, the researcher attempts to answer the following questions: what effect-if any- does one’s stance on religious heritage have on the study of family-related issues? what are the flaws of the modernists with respect to the family? what are the alternative perceptions that Islam presents concerning family values and legislation? To answer these questions- and to achieve the objective of his study- the researcher has used a descriptive as well as a comparative approach. In conclusion, the study has found that the flaws of the modernist approach, which adopts western secular concepts and values on a universal scale, can be traced back to its rejection of any cultural particularities stemming from religious heritage. That is why it fails to acknowledge or explain the changes witnessed in daily life in Muslim societies. Understandably, an explanation of such changes cannot be reduced exclusively to a material worldview. Identifying some features of such shortcomings, the researcher has referred to the modernists’ rejection of value-based family cohesion, and how they see it as a source of violation to women's rights. Or worse still, they see it as a form of stereotyping the gender roles in line with religious rulings. On the positive side, the study outlined some features of an alternative methodology from within the Islamic worldview- to address the issues of parent education, family upbringing based on dialogue, equality among family members, and women’s freedoms, which modernists usually raise. The study ends by urging researchers to conduct further case studies on a specific country or family institutions. The focus of such works should be on evaluating the content of the modernist discourse in international agreements, and its impact on women and children, on the identity of the family, as well as its functions and characteristics from the perspective of cultural differences among nations.

Exploring Climate Change Communication in Afghanistan on the X Platform over the Last Six Months of 2024

Social media has emerged as an accessible communication tool for mass audiences worldwide. These new platforms are widely used in Afghanistan for various purposes. Given Afghanistan's high vulnerability to climate change impacts, the country requires effective public awareness and communication strategies across both traditional and new media. To inform policymaking for collective climate action, there is a need to analyze the content of social media discourse on climate change. The primary aim of this study is to explore climate change communication on the X platform to develop effective policies and strategies for leveraging social media, particularly the X platform, to communicate about climate change impacts in Afghanistan. The study employed a descriptive research design combined with a content analysis approach. The results indicate that the social media discourse revolved around key themes, including climate change impacts, Afghanistan's vulnerability to droughts, flash floods, monsoon rains, and unexpected snowfall, the lack of funding for climate change communication and mitigation efforts, and the disproportionate impact on women. The analysis also found that the total user engagement during the five-month study period reached 424,522 interactions, including reposts, replies, likes, and views. The findings of this study can inform the development of targeted, evidence-based communication strategies and policies to raise public awareness and catalyze collective action on climate change in Afghanistan, leveraging the reach and engagement potential of social media platforms.

SOCIAL NETWORKS FOR EDUCATORS AND SCIENTISTS IN ASPECT OF LINGUIST PERSONOLOGY: SPEECH GENRES OF IMAGE CREATION

The article analyzes the main speech genres of posts on the Facebook social network that present the personal image of scientists and educators. The purpose of the research is to determine and characterize the peculiarities of the presentation of the professional image of scientists and educators in social networks in terms of the use of speech genres. The object of the research is the verbal content of the network discourse, and the subject of the research is the linguistic means of representing the linguistic personality in the network discourse. The material for the analysis was the open personal pages of Ukrainian scientists and educators in the Facebook, in particular the actual verbal content for the year 2024. In total, more than 100 profiles of Ukrainian scientists and educators were analyzed.It is proven that the linguistic personality of a scientist and educator is formed primarily in the process of professional activity and socialization, and its presentation in social networks involves the creation of author’s content, active participation in professional communities and interaction with colleagues. The main form of presentation of a professional image is a personal page that combines verbal and non-verbal content. Within the limits of verbal content, the main means of forming a professional image is an original post in which different speech genres are distinguished. The most common speech genres representing verbal content on the personal page of a scientist and educator are a report and an announcement. Both genres are informative and are designed to acquaint the public with the achievements and activities of the content author. Ritual genres and dialogic interaction with colleagues are represented to a lesser extent. The least frequent is the analytical genre, which has features of argumentative discourse. In addition to original posts, scientists and educators share other users’ posts on social networks, participate as commentators in the discussion of current problems, in particular within the framework of specialized virtual communities.

Representation of Medical Content in Online Discourse

Introduction. The article discusses issues of representing medical information in online communities. Much attention is paid to modern areas of research on network discourse. Particular emphasis is paid to studies related to the problems of the terminology of the area. In this regard, the article presents different points of view on the typology and classification of texts in Internet-mediated communication. The area of interest for this study is medical content presented in Internet-mediated communication. The work specifies the concept of “medical content”. Methodology and sources. A study corpus is formed in accordance with the aim – to analyse the features of presenting medical information in English-language online discourse; methods of analysis are determined depending on the aim. The following criteria are used to analyse the study corpus material: pragmatic, media, structural-semantic and stylistic-linguistic parameters. The research corpus includes texts published in English, presented on the Reddit website within communities discussing issues of healthy lifestyle, health care, and pathological conditions. Results and discussion. Based on pragmatic parameters (type of addressee/type of addresser) and the topic of published information, the research material can be conditionally divided into several groups, the description of each group is given in the paper. The results obtained allow suggesting that medical content within the online community is aimed at two main population groups - healthcare professionals and lay people who are interested in issues related to the medical area. The medical information is presented based on a pragmatic and thematic principle. In terms of pragmatics, the main functions of presenting medical information are informative, ascertaining, phatic, expressive. Conclusion. The content of the research corpus consists of verbal texts with varying degrees of creolization – zero, partial, complete. They are characterised by all the features of the oral and written language typical of Internet-mediated communication.

Reporting cybersecurity to stakeholders: A review of CSRD and the EU cyber legal framework

The purpose of this article is to explain, through a doctrinal review of the EU sustainability and cybersecurity legal framework, how the cybersecurity obligations contribute to the cybersecurity content and quality of the sustainability reporting. Previous studies are limited to voluntary cybersecurity disclosure in annual reports because they date back to before the adoption of CSRD. The CSRD harmonized sustainability reporting in the EU and introduced the ESRS, the standards for sustainability disclosure. As stated in the ESRS S4, the sustainability reporting should now address how the company manages the risks linked to data usage and data collection. Therefore, cybersecurity measures must be included in the sustainability report. This information can be used by stakeholders to assess the risk appetite and the potential long-term profitability of the company. The cybersecurity measures adopted by companies must comply with the cybersecurity obligations of the EU legal framework. While it is out of the scope of these cybersecurity obligations to inform ex ante the stakeholders of a company of how the company is managing cyber risks, these same obligations can improve the quality and content of the sustainability discourse.

Параметрирование содержания коммуникации в бизнес-дискурсе (на материале русского и английского языков)

The aim of the study is to identify the possibility of parameterization of data and the means of parameterization of the multilevel system of business discourse, based on its inherent models of communication, distributive analysis, contextual translations, stereotypes and realities, units of categorical and axiological semantics, the frame structure, and discourse constraints. The article reviews the representation of parameters in terms of the content of business discourse in a comparative-contrastive aspect. The scientific novelty of the research is that for the first time, based on the material of the Russian and English languages, it presents a comprehensive structure of business discourse, describes some of its components, and practically creates an algorithm for working with text or information, which allows, according to formal criteria, provided that the parameters are met, to classify the text as business discourse. In the future, it may be possible to create special software that will be able, in addition to analytics for semantics, sentiment, and content, to process texts, including spoken texts, for compliance with a certain type of discourse. Such algorithms in the form of a set of rules, tasks, and parameters can contribute to the automation of business processes, in particular within the framework of business discourse, generate scenarios for the interaction of actors in it, and search for the most favorable course of discourse for intentional purposes. As a result of the study, a multilevel structure of business discourse was recorded, due to its frame nature; the most important parameters of the discourse space were classified. It has been established that under the influence of changing geopolitical conditions, there is a conscious emotional and evaluative rethinking of business processes and phenomena, which causes changes in the speech activity of communicators in the fields of discourse. It has been proved that discourse as a process of linguistic activity is a system and, like any system, can be modeled and parameterized.

Studi Deskriptif Nilai Moral Dalam Cerita Rakyat "Singaran Pati Raja Sungai Hitam” Sebagai Sumber Belajar

This study aims to describe the moral values contained in the Bengkulu folklore "Singaran Pati King Of Black River" and describe the suitability of the story as a learning resource for fourth grade students at SDN 105 Bengkulu City. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research using discourse content analysis method. The research subject was the Bengkulu folklore book "Singaran Pati King Of Black River". The main instrument in this research is the researcher herself while the supporting instrument is the Bengkulu folklore analysis table. Data is collected by reading, tagging, collecting, and entering into data analysis tables. The results showed that the Bengkulu folklore “Singaran Pati King Of Black River” includes all moral values according to the theory of Nurgiyantoro and Jayanti, namely there are 25 dimensions of moral values spread over four moral value relationships. The twenty-five moral values are divided into 11 moral values of human relations with oneself, 10 moral values of human relations with other human beings, 2 moral values of human relations with nature and 2 moral values of human relations with God. In addition, the Bengkulu folklore book “Singaran Pati King Of Black River” is suitable to be used as a learning resource for elementary school students because this storybook uses child-friendly language, in accordance with the characteristics of children's literature and contains a lot of positive moral values that can be applied by students, both in the home, school and community environment.

Shared Discourse Construction in the International Communication of Contemporary Chinese Values

In contemporary China, the international communication discourse system has an important role that cannot be ignored, which is not only the core element of competition between countries, but also the key to building a new international order. In order to enhance the effect of international communication, China must start from the content of discourse, continuously improve the quality of discourse, and build a comprehensive and systematic discourse system. In the context of globalization, respecting the interests of nations and countries while actively advocating the concept of new globalism in pursuit of the common interests of mankind has a far-reaching impact on the development of international communication discourse. This article adopts the strategy of “balanced communication” to enhance the credibility of China’s foreign discourse and the persuasive power of its value-oriented approach through objective and comprehensive reporting, so as to enhance the shared nature of China’s discourse and international recognition.

From Quasi-Sovereignty to Full Sovereignty? The Interpretations of Strategic Autonomy and Sovereignty in the European Union

The concept of European sovereignty has been in the focus of attention since Emmanuel Macron's speech at Sorbonne in 2017. Our multidisciplinary research provides a chronological overview of the efforts to establish EU strategic autonomy and sovereignty. Concept analysis examines the link between sovereignty and autonomy and their content in political discourse. Finally, the two concepts are placed in a schema of practical reasoning to explore the future vision outlined. The discourse analysis of strategic documents related to the autonomy and sovereignty of the EU from 1998 to 2023, following the Strategic Compass and the Russian invasion in Ukraine, has revealed the difference between strategic autonomy and sovereignty and the evolution of the idea of European defense as the core of sovereignty. Attempts to make these concepts and related EU actions acceptable are highlighted.

미술교육에서 디지털 매체 활용의 방향성 탐색: 벤야민, 매클루언, 플루서를 중심으로

This study aims to investigate the future of art education using digital media by analyzing the media dis-courses of Benjamin, McLuhan, and Flusser and the 2022 revised Art Education Curriculum. The research analyzed the contents of digital media in the 2022 revised Art Education Curriculum and identified seven key elements, which were then linked to the content of media discourse to suggest three directions. The study confirmed that the 2022 revised Korea National Art Curriculum considers expanding senses, percep-tion, and experience through the use of digital media, online and offline linked classes, visual communica-tion, and ethical approaches. The three directions of art education using digital media are 'changes in the way digital media are accepted,' 'interaction between senses and media,' and 'technological imagination'. The study advocates for embracing new changes in media, pursuing the expansion of humans through the interaction between senses and media, and the technological imagination based on the device literacy of digital media and human imagination.