Ecological Discourse Research Articles

Harmonious Discourse Analysis of Multimodal Eco-Speech in Western Contexts

Based on the theory of harmonious discourse analysis and dynamic multimodal analysis, this paper studies an eco-speech video Man vs Earth in Western contexts. It is found that although harmonious discourse analysis is dependent on China’s development context, it is not contextually limited and can be employed to analyze the relationship between human beings, society and nature in multimedia ecological discourse in Western contexts, proving the interpretation power of harmonic discourse analysis in non-Chinese contexts. This study broadens the application context scope of harmonious discourse analysis, enriches the methodology of harmonious discourse analysis, and provides a new perspective for the study of multimodal eco-discourse in Western countries.

A comparative corpus-based ecological discourse analysis of Chinese, Indian, and American news reports on the Belt and Road Initiative (2013–2022)

Abstract This study employs corpus-based ecological discourse analysis to explore representations of the ecological attitudes in English-language news reports on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in China, India, and the United States from 2013 to 2022. It reveals the media’s perception and attitude towards the BRI in these nations. The analysis reveals that media outlets in each country project different ecological stances using varied attitudinal resources. The Chinese media frequently deploy beneficial attitudinal resources to highlight the BRI’s achievements and advocate for broader international engagement. In contrast, the Indian media exhibit a balanced usage of beneficial, neutral, and destructive attitudinal resources, reflecting a prudent and observant attitude towards the BRI. The American media corpus displays a greater prevalence of neutral and destructive attitudinal representations over beneficial ones, suggesting a comparatively skeptical reception of the initiative. The study argues that these divergent patterns of ecological attitudes and the selection of attitudinal resources are shaped by factors such as economic development, geographical context, and social values.

Study on China's National Image in International and Chinese Media: An Ecological Discourse Analysis Approach

Study on China's National Image in International and Chinese Media: An Ecological Discourse Analysis Approach

Global Perspectives on Climate Crisis in Postcolonial Literature: Decolonizing Ecological Narratives

This paper explores the intersection of postcolonial literature and global perspectives on the climate crisis, focusing on how literary narratives decolonize ecological discourse and advocate for environmental justice. Postcolonial literature, emerging from regions formerly colonized by Western powers, offers unique perspectives on environmental issues, challenging dominant Western narratives and proposing alternative frameworks rooted in cultural and historical contexts. Through a comparative and thematic analysis of selected texts, this research examines how postcolonial authors critique colonial legacies, highlight environmental degradation’s disproportionate impact on marginalized communities, and envision sustainable futures grounded in cultural resilience and ecological stewardship.

From Folklore to Film: The Politics of Storytelling and Ecological Agency in the film Kantara

In 2022, the Kannada film “Kantara” captivated audiences with its unique blend of folklore, environmentalism, and political commentary. This paper argues that “Kantara” transcends conventional cinema to become a powerful agent of ecological discourse and empowerment. Set against India’s backdrop of complex human-nature interactions, “Kantara” weaves a narrative that resonates with contemporary concerns. Drawing upon postcolonial ecocriticism, indigenous studies, and film theory, this analysis delves into the film’s layered meanings. We examine how “Kantara” intertwines the legend of a forest deity with the struggles of a tribal community facing displacement. The film celebrates indigenous knowledge and critiques exploitative development through its portrayal of traditional rituals and beliefs. “Kantara” goes beyond storytelling; it immerses viewers in a sensory experience. Breathtaking visuals and a powerful musical score paint a vivid picture of the sacred forest and its inhabitants, creating a deep emotional connection. Ultimately, “Kantara” compels viewers to become active participants in the dialogue surrounding ecology and social justice. By analyzing the film’s subversive potential and its celebration of community resilience, we argue that it acts as a catalyst for ecological agency, inspiring viewers to advocate for sustainable practices and fight for cultural preservation. This paper contributes to the growing scholarship on folklore, film, and environmental activism in India. By offering a detailed analysis of “Kantara,” we aim to enrich the discourse on cinema’s role in fostering critical engagement with ecological and social issues. Examining the film’s nuanced portrayal of folklore, its powerful environmental message, and its subversive political commentary, we hope to shed light on the transformative potential of storytelling in shaping a more just and sustainable future.

Wątki ekologiczne zwerbalizowane w albumie przyrodniczym Niny Grzelak "Poznajemy las"


 
 
 Ecology, as it is broadly understood, is an integral part of the contemporary life of humankind. Numerous ecology principles stated in various publishing proposals remind us of a human’s duties to the environment around them (including the forest). Acccordingly, the purpose of this article is to discuss selected ecological themes presented in Nina Grzelak’s naturalist album „Poznajemy Las”. The subject of linguocultural considerations, on the other hand, is the verbal content: verbal texts and/or verbal comments complementing the beautiful and carefully selected visual texts; photographs and drawings, which together fit not only into the nowadays fashionable ecological discourse, but also contemporary didactics and, above all, education. A thorough reading of the excerpted ecological and biological proposal makes the following clearer to understand: the peculiarities of the forest ecosystem; the habitat of the dead forest trees; the acoustic qualities of the forest, and it reminds us, among other things, of the pragmatic use of the forest tree, and pro-ecological human activities in the forest in winter. All this „linguistic and visual data” make Nina Grzelak’s proposal an unforgettable ecolecture, which while arousing people’s curiosity, and it has an eco-educational purpose.
 
 

Religion, Ecology and Hindu Nationalism in India

Abstract In this paper I examine the construction of Hinduism as inherently “environmentally friendly” within religions and ecology discourses and how this construction has been appropriated by the Hindu nationalist movement in India to serve ends that are at odds with the pursuit of sustainable development. I begin by tracing the emergence of religions and ecology discourses and the assertion that Asian or Eastern religions are inherently environmentally friendly. This is followed by critiques of this neo-traditionalist approach for being anachronistic and essentialist, as well as for promoting a “myth of primitive ecological wisdom” that can have damaging effects on communities who live close to nature. This is because it reduces them to idealisations to serve other ends and has little impact on effecting policies that can improve their lives as well as addressing anthropogenic climate change. Next, I consider the construction of Hinduism as environmentally friendly within the context of the ascendency of Hindu nationalism. I examine the ways in which the claim to support sustainable development, alongside invoking neo-traditionalist religions and ecology discourse, is at odds with the actual policies pursued by Hindu nationalists, whose Bharatiya Janata Party has been in power since 2014. I will demonstrate that in its bid to spread a particular version of Hinduism across India alongside the growth of the market economy, some traditional livelihoods that are more sustainable than modern alternatives, such as nomadic pastoralism or Adivasi (tribal) economies, and the religio-cultural traditions that surround them, are being undermined and threatened with extinction.

The EU and environmental education: a multimodal ecological discourse analysis

Abstract In the last few years, the European Union (EU) has been creating a wide range of educational resources for teachers and students to encourage discussion in class on sensitive issues such as environmental protection and sustainability. Following the tradition of multimodal discourse analysis and research on ecolinguistics, this study aims to analyse the webpage “Environment, climate and energy”, from the EU website Learning Corner, focussing on a sample of informative and didactic resources aimed at explaining the institution’s environmental policies to younger generations. In particular, the analysis will try to detect the main verbal and visual discursive strategies employed by the EU in order to communicate the institutional discourse on environmental protection to the young and develop eco-friendly consciousness. Furthermore, the research will also take into account the intersemiotic relation of the collected data and see whether the EU employs any positive discursive features as alternatives to the mainstream environment discourses to promote sustainability and sensitize young citizens to it.

On Inclusive Ecology Interconnects ‘Nature’ And ‘Queer’: From Eco Feminism to Queer Ecology A New Theoretical View

Objectives: The paper investigates the literary progression of ecofeminism to queer ecology, following the evolution of ideas and activism in these fields. This study examines the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and ecology, which is important in understanding the interaction between nature and queer identities. This study analyses the environmental difficulties encountered by queer communities and how eco-feminism and queer ecology can contribute to environmental justice based on observations of environmental justice. Materials and Methodology: The qualitative research was carried out using text analysis on the subject of transition from ecofeminism to queer ecology. Secondary materials are studied from the standpoint of advancing inclusivity and understanding the diversity seen in nature. The convergence of queer and ecology strives to diversify narratives concerning the natural world, providing a new perspective on the environment. It celebrates the fluidity, complexity, and diversity found in all life expressions and forms. Discussion: The study investigates the dynamic relationship between inclusive ecology and queer theory, through tracing the evolution of ecofeminism to queer ecology. It recounts the intellectual path from the pioneering ideas of ecofeminism to the evolution of queer ecology, illustrating how these subjects collectively challenge established paradigms. The focus of the essay is on how queer theory, ecofeminism, and inclusive ecology interact in the context of ecological discourse. It examines how these related fields question conventional environmental perspectives and push for a more inclusive and varied method of appreciating and protecting nature. This study emphasizes the critical function of ecofeminism in showing the intersections of gender, nature, and queer identities by analyzing significant theoretical frameworks and real-world instances. The transition of the term queer ecology illuminates how the integration of different viewpoints promotes a deeper comprehension of environmental and social justice concerns, arguing in favor of a more inclusive, fair, and sustainable approach for both ecology and human rights. Conclusion: This research aids in bridging the fields of queer ecology and ecofeminism. The inclusion of queerness in ecology fosters the celebration of both the varied range of gender identities and sexual orientations within human society as well as the rich tapestry of biodiversity in the natural world. The intersectional perspective emphasizes how crucial it is to realize how intricately linked ecological and socioeconomic problems are, and how they must be taken into account in any solutions. The viewpoint of queer ecology equips people to advocate for the rights of both marginalized groups and the environment, instilling a sense of obligation to safeguard and preserve the interdependent web of life. Recognizing that marginalized populations are frequently disproportionately affected by environmental degradation, inclusive ecology calls for sustainable practices that not only help the environment but also advance social justice.

Humans and animal welfare in the Adventures of the Mouse-deer : an ecological discourse analysis

Humans and animal welfare in <i>the Adventures of the Mouse-deer</i> : an ecological discourse analysis

Ambivalent or beneficial? An ecological discourse analysis of news reports on the adventures of China’s wandering elephants

Abstract Based on the ecosophy of “diversity and harmony, interaction and co-existence”, the present study analyzes the characteristics of the attitude system of news reports on the adventures of China’s wandering elephants in China Daily to investigate whether the reports belong to ambivalent or beneficial discourse from the perspective of ecological discourse analysis. The findings show that judgement and appreciation resources are more frequently used than affect resources; negative resources are fewer than positive ones but some negative resources also have positive functions; more attention has been paid to human protection measures than to animals; besides, beneficial discourse accounts for the highest proportion, which shows China’s concept of ecological civilization. Based on the above analysis, suggestions are proposed for news discourse in communicating China’s ecological civilization: showing personal rather than general emotional experience in animal protection to express Chinese people’s love and concern for animals, appreciating positive emotions and the mutual helping behaviour of animals to express ecological consciousness indirectly, and taking full advantage of the links between affect, judgement and appreciation to express the moral judgement.

The formation and problems of translation of environmental terms in the Kazakh language lexical system

Relevance. Nowadays social, economic and political systems are taking place in our world. It leads to the emergence of new terms and concepts. New professions also appear. The professions like consecutive interpretation, written translation, simultaneous interpretation demands high competence not only in native language, but also in mastering the foreign language. Good interpreters should have a wide lexicon, not only in the foreign language but also in their mother tongue. Purpose. Aims and tasks of such type of discourse is conditioned by the desire for accuracy an unambiguous interpretation of the text, which is realized through use of terms. Methodology. This article deals with issues concerning ecological discourse phenomenon and its features in the linguistic and translation aspect. Results. Environment becomes very important part of contemporary world community. Ecological problem permeates into communicative activity of society and influences its discursive space. Ecological issues are of the utmost importance in our century. It is due to need to protect the environment from destructive consequences of technological progress. Conclusions. Scientists outlined a special type of discourse – ecological discourse. Scientific ecological discourse has the same features as scientific discourse. Many researches should be done in this sphere, but unfortunately, in Kazakhstan scientists don’t pay enough attention to this problem.

Характеристика понятия «экологическое сознание»: содержание и определение в рамках междисциплинарного подхода

The most important factor of taking suitable response measures to combat current environmental challenges is a complete and comprehensive description of the environmental consciousness phenomenon. The identification of links between the internal ecological worldview of a person and social norms and regulations let influencing the environmental behavior of entire states by methods of education and culture. In this regard, it is necessary to explain the content of the ecological consciousness concept, which is possible only if you take an interdisciplinary approach to research. In this work, ecological consciousness is analyzed from the ecological component and the philosophical theory of consciousness points of view, described by the key domestic and foreign positions on the issue of describing the content of this phenomenon. For this purpose, historical and problematic issues of formation of ecological discourse and, in fact, of ecological consciousness itself in domestic science are investigated. At the end of the article, several key characteristics of ecological consciousness, based on the generalization of the studied material, are presented, as well as its experimental definition is proposed, designed to reflect the internal complexity and interdisciplinary nature of the required concept.

Fishing activities in Pacific Island Countries: A human-rights perspective

Fishing activities, at sea and on land, continue to raise serious concerns, particularly in the developing world. Practices at sea affect fish stocks, ecology, national economic benefits, and livelihoods, with the inherent inhuman treatment of crew and other workers presenting serious human-rights challenges. Human-rights abuses in the Pacific Island Countries’ (PICs’) fishing industry is alarming. We use a human-rights approach to explore the concerns and complexities of fishing activities with particular reference to the tuna industry. We examine the nature and drivers of human-rights violation in the industry and identify policy measures that can contribute to management efforts at addressing the challenge. Departing from the ‘traditional’ stock, revenue, environment, and ecology discourse, we point out that violation of human-rights in the industry is a concern, often overlooked by existing enforcement and regulatory policies. This paper further identifies the implications of criminal fishing activities on front-line players and stresses the need for socioeconomic justice in the industry.

A Typology of Circular Sport Business Models: Enabling Sustainable Value Co-Creation in the Sport Industry

There is a continuing interest in the relationship between sport and nature. As a new field, sport ecology explores the impact sport has on the natural environment and how sport organizations and individuals can promote sustainability. However, a critical element is still missing in the sport ecology discourse—the link between organizations’ sustainability efforts and their value co-creation processes. The circular economy can provide this link by decoupling the value co-creation of sport business models from their environmental impact and resource depletion. Based on an extensive literature review, this study provides a new theoretically derived typology of circular sport business models, including comprehensive reasoning about sustainable value co-creation processes in the sport industry. It explains how sport managers of all three sectors—for-profit, public, and nonprofit—can transition toward more sustainable and circular business practices and offer integrative guidelines for future research.

An Analysis of Biologists’ Ecological Discourse Based on Transitivity System

An Analysis of Biologists’ Ecological Discourse Based on Transitivity System

Reimagining Nature in Selected Hawaiian Literature: An Indigenous Ecological Perspective

This study analyzes four selected works of Hawaiian literature, focusing on the refiguration of nature, presenting it as an active and conscious subject. Contrary to Western anthropocentrism, which instrumentalized nature, Hawaiian literature underscores the profound interconnectedness shared between humanity and the more-than-human world. This distinctive environmental imagination permeates the narratives and rejects Western distinctions between the human and non-human realms by intertwining the supernatural and human agency. The reading of selected Hawaiian literature analyzes how nature is positioned as an active subject with its agency, not merely a passive, static setting. Personification in Hawaiian literature primarily focuses on female figures, Pele as the volcano goddess and various ancestral spirits known as ‘aumakua. This critique of anthropocentrism is deeply entrenched in Hawaiian cultural and spiritual traditions, where gods, goddesses, and ‘aumakua personify various elements and forces within the environment. This reimagining invites us to consider a different environmental imagination, recognizing the active agency of the non-human world. In conclusion, this study highlights how the Native Hawaiians ecological discourse seeks to reorient humanity’s relationship with the natural world.

Multimodal Ecological Discourse Analysis of the Public Welfare Short Film: Nature is Speaking

Multimodal Ecological Discourse Analysis of the Public Welfare Short Film: Nature is Speaking

The relevance of Uexküll's Umwelt concept for the modern ecological discourse

The relevance of Uexküll's Umwelt concept for the modern ecological discourse

Research on the Ecological Orientations of College English Classroom Discourses

The importance of language dimension in classroom teaching is self-evident. The analysis tools that can be used to analyze classroom discourses is particularly important. This study adopts a discourse analysis approach from an ecolinguistic perspective to explore the ecological nature of classroom discourse in a college English class. The research focuses on four dimensions: classroom discourse subjects, classroom discourse environment, classroom discourse content, and classroom discourse interaction. The findings reveal imbalances in the ecological nature of classroom discourse in college English classes, manifesting as unequal discourse subjects, a lack of ecological discourse environment, monotonous discourse content, and insufficient discourse interaction. Corresponding improvement suggestions are proposed to promote ecological balance in classroom discourse and enhance teaching effectiveness.