Perspective Of Discourse Analysis Research Articles

A Study of the English Translation of Characteristic Cuisines of the Hexi Corridor from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis

Given the diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds, it is difficult to find precise counterparts of many food-related vocabularies in the unique dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor in the target language, making it challenging to fully convey the essence of its local dietary culture in translation. To achieve the purpose of translation, the theory of multimodal discourse analysis provides an ideal translation approach through the language mode, image mode, sound mode, and the synergistic effect of multimodalities, which can accurately address the deficiencies in the translation of dietary culture. Through this research, it is not only possible to highlight the unique charm of the dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor but also to build a bridge for its international dissemination, promoting cross-border cultural exchanges and mutual understanding.

The Linguistic Construction of Political Identity: the Case of Catalonia

In the last decades much research has been carried out on discourse as a form of social practice from the Critical Discourse Analysis perspective. The Vienna school of CDA led by Wodak and her associates has developed a discourse-historical approach to discourse which investigates the linguistic construction of national identities through a method of description and analysis which posits three categories –topics, strategies and linguistic devices– employed in the construction, perpetuation, transformation and dismantling of nations and national identities. Following this approach, the present paper aims to analyse the linguistic construction of Catalonia’s present and political future in a corpus of public discourse fragments produced by Catalan pro-independence leaders and activists during the so-called Catalan crisis. The analysis reveals that the linguistic construction of the Catalan present and political future relies on constructive, justification and dismantling strategies that seek to support self-determination and construe Catalonia as an independent Republic.

“Kevin and Mattéo”, “those Little Angels”…: A Few Examples of Semantic Re-parameterizations, between Interdiscursive Echoes and Metadiscursive Work

‘Kevin and Mattéo’, ‘imported product’, ‘community of Untouchables’, ‘piece of cloth’, ‘a chance’... Using the Figaro forum in 2023 (a French national newspaper) as a starting point, and from a discourse analysis perspective rooted in enunciation and semantics, the study examines the way in which certain lexical items are extracted from their usual meanings to be misappropriated in order to designate immigrants or refugees on French soil and thus condenses a political rejection of Muslims in particular and more generally of the current government. Through the interplay of semantic or pragma-enunciative adjustments and a fundamentally dialogical enunciation, the new setting here articulates an informative aim of deciphering with an intention of disqualification based on stereotyping and stigmatization. It is then a question for the enunciator of implementing a conniving logic of de-/re-construction of meaning.

Research on the correlation between teacher classroom questioning types and student thinking development from the perspective of discourse analysis

Research on the correlation between teacher classroom questioning types and student thinking development from the perspective of discourse analysis

Acknowledging dispossession

Abstract This paper illustrates what can be revealed by a linguistic analysis of the discourse strategies deployed in a bilingual text acknowledging the dispossession of Indigenous peoples in Mindanao (Philippines). The analysis draws on systemic functional linguistics (SFL) descriptions of English, which model language as a resource for making meaning. It explores the choices involved from the perspective of critical discourse analysis (CDA), exposing language in the service of power, and positive discourse analysis (PDA), appreciating language as an instrument of social change. In doing so we exemplify the role of SFL-informed CDA/PDA in processes of reconciliation, including personal and public acknowledgements and apologies, alongside considerations of “making peace” with dispossessed Indigenous people through existing, renovated or emerging genres.

“They are not taking it seriously”: Constructing family dynamics in end-of-life care interactions in Hong Kong

In Chinese culture, the family is central to the decision-making around care provided to terminally-ill patients. Previous research examined the preferences that patients and relatives have in regard to the family’s role in end-of-life care. Our article takes a discourse analytic perspective and focuses on how familial dynamics are interactionally constructed by patients in audio-recorded end-of-life care consultations in Hong Kong hospitals. We document three ways that patients construct family dynamics. First, patients expressed a reluctance to talk to their family members about their condition. Second, patients talked about their families as being reluctant in accepting and “believing” the reality of their condition. Third, patients reported an epistemic divide between themselves and their family regarding knowledge and understanding of their illness. Our findings provide insights into how to conceptualize family dynamics in interactional terms. We also reflect on how our findings can complement existing research on end-of-life care in Chinese contexts.

DISCURSIVE CONSTRUCTION OF NEWS REPORTS ON PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN MALAYSIAN ONLINE NEWSPAPERS

Background and Purpose: As one of the most common trustworthy sources, online newspapers have been regarded as the primary source of knowledge among the public to obtain reliable and unbiased information. However, in the context of media coverage of people with mental illness, they are often portrayed negatively and regarded as unpredictable and dangerous, resulting in increased stigma and misunderstanding among the public at large. This study examines the discursive strategies used in Malaysian news articles in portraying mental illness and the linguistic devices used to successfully implement these strategies. Methodology: This study investigated 43 news articles published in popular Malaysian online newspapers to examine how issues related to mental health-related illnesses are discursively constructed and the linguistic elements that were employed to represent the complexities of the cases from a discourse analysis perspective. Findings: The results show that the local media use nomination, predication and argumentation strategies to legitimise people with mental illness. They are portrayed negatively and through various linguistic elements, primarily as perpetrators and offenders. Contributions: The study provides media professionals with nuanced information on responsible reporting of mental health issues and uses the media as a platform to destigmatise mental illness among the general public. Keywords: Discourse analysis, online newspapers, mental illness, media practice, stigma. Cite as: Mohd Ali, S. M., Wan Fakhruddin, W. F. W., Wan Adnan, W. N. A., & Azizan, E. A. (2024). Discursive construction of news reports on people with mental illness in Malaysian online newspapers. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(2), 371-401. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp371-401

The Interpretation of Feminism in Feminist Movie Poster from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis--Taking Barbie as an Example

The Interpretation of Feminism in Feminist Movie Poster from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis--Taking Barbie as an Example

Subtitle Translation Strategies of The Broke Sisters Season 1 Episode 3 from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis

Subtitle Translation Strategies of The Broke Sisters Season 1 Episode 3 from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis

Discursive authority in COVID-19 vaccination fact-checking: the case of @butantanoficial on Instagram

From the theoretical-methodological perspective of New Literacy Studies and French Discourse Analysis, this paper aims to investigate discursive strategies employed by Butantan Institute in publications aimed at debunking dis- or misinformation about COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil. The corpus consists of 32 visual-verbal textual productions (posts) published by the @butantanoficial profile on the digital social network Instagram in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The hypothesis, grounded in the studies of Amossy (2022), is that over these years, the Institute has made various attempts to establish authority in the discourse surrounding COVID-19 vaccination, particularly concerning the possession of what would be perceived as “true statements” about vaccination, in contrast to “false statements”, within a context of disinformation and fake news. The results highlight the prioritization of strategies in the discursive construction and re-elaboration of an ethos closely tied to different demands from the public as well as to interests of the Institute itself, across various stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A comparative study of Vietnamese and English swear words: A discourse analysis perspective

A comparative study of Vietnamese and English swear words: A discourse analysis perspective

The Research of Henan Image Construction from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis

Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace, as a dance program in the Henan Spring Festival Gala, went virus on the Internet and triggered hot discussion about the integration of Chinese traditional excellent culture and modern Internet technology in different fields after its launching. This program not only innovates the presentation style of traditional culture, but also promote the image of Henan rapidly in some degrees. In addition, the Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace conveys rich information to the audience through using different modes, such as images, music, body movement and facial expression. This paper intends to analyze how different modes connected to convey meanings as well as constructing the image of Henan in the video based on the Visual Grammar Theory in Multimodal Discourse Analysis, which is an useful tool to analyze videos and pictures. After the discussion, the author concludes that Henan is a province with huge amount of cultural resources, open and innovative spirits, and cautious and conscientious images.

Exchange and negotiation of value when symphonic music is marketed as a commodity

The overall aim of this article is to investigate how different ideas about classical music are expressed in advertising campaigns and what ideological grounds are used to construct music as a valuable resource. Based on a case study of how the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents its music and concert performances in marketing campaigns, the article examines how commodification is used as a marketing strategy. A discourse-analytical perspective is used to demonstrate how values that are communicated to a listener are involved in value exchange processes that, although based on neoliberal ideology, also acknowledge traditional norms of aesthetic value. While this value exchange process enables aesthetic value norms to be reproduced, it is also involved in ongoing negotiations about which values should apply today and in the future.

A Study on the Translation of the Promotional Video for Quanzhou’s Application for World Heritage from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis

A Study on the Translation of the Promotional Video for Quanzhou’s Application for World Heritage from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis

Research on Subtitle Translation from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis—Taking the Movie Lighting Up the Stars as an Example

Research on Subtitle Translation from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis—Taking the Movie Lighting Up the Stars as an Example

Study on Inclusive Language in Chinese and Thai News Report from the Perspective of Critical Discourse Analysis

News report, an important way of disseminating information, is always readily accepted without any prejudice. However, the ideology embedded in it is often ignored by readers. In response to the call for people’s ideology among inclusive language, this research draws on the perspective of critical discourse analysis to investigate what the similarities and differences of inclusive language used in Chinese and Thai news report and the reasons behind the discrepancy. Based on Fairclough’s three-dimensional framework, this research collects 4 separate news reports from People’s Daily and Siam Daily to examine the hidden ideology in inclusive language. The analysis reveals that both media are aware of the importance of inclusive language and use it to reduce ambiguity and stigma in reports. These findings have significant implications for institutions such as public spaces or the media should standardize the use of inclusive language, where necessary.

Research on the Subtitle Translation of The Legend of Sealed Book from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis

With the innovation of multimedia technology, a vast array of Chinese films has been rapidly translated and disseminated internationally, significantly enhancing the soft power of Chinese culture. As a quintessential multimodal text, the subtitling of films necessitates an analysis and interpretation of the multimodal discourse within them. The theory of multimodal discourse analysis, which takes multimodal discourse as its subject, provides a scientific analytical framework and practical guidance for the multimodal translation of film subtitles. Therefore, this paper employs the framework of multimodal discourse analysis theory, drawing on Zhang Delu's proposed dimensions of cultural, contextual, content, and expression levels, to conduct an in-depth analysis of the subtitle translation of the film The Legend of Sealed Book. The aim is to offer insights into the practice of film subtitle translation and to further the international dissemination of Chinese culture.

The Images of The Feudal Societies in Vietnamese Literary Works: A Perspective of Critical Discourse Analysis

Purpose: This study aims to apply critical discourse analysis (henceforth CDA) to examine representations of feudalism in Vietnamese literary works. The discourse-historical approach (Wodak, 2009) and socio-cognitive framework (Van Dijk, 1993) guide an analysis of how linguistic strategies construct feudal portrayals and situate them within Vietnam's sociohistorical context. Methods: A corpus of five short stories (1930-1945) thematically depicting feudalism is compiled. Detailed textual analysis identifies metaphors, lexical choices, connotations and symbolic spaces that construct vivid feudal imagery portraying oppression and injustice. Results: Findings show the discourse utilizes techniques like animal metaphors, derogatory nouns, and graphic violence to dramatize the dehumanization and brutality endured by peasants under feudalism. This study demonstrates usefulness of CDA for elucidating the complex, nuanced ways literary discourse reproduces and contests dominant power structures and ideologies. Discussion: Findings provide deeper insight into linguistic strategies that critique yet inadvertently reinforce aspects of feudalism. The adoption of CDA can enrich Vietnamese literary scholarship by enabling a more critical examination of discursive constructions of identity, inequality and power relations.

A News Media Representation on Disability and Information Accessibility in China from the Perspective of Critical Discourse Analysis

Based on critical discourse analysis, this paper takes thirty news articles related to disability and information accessibility from three Chinese news media as its research object to explore themes that describe how Chinese news media reflects and constitutes its understanding of disability and information accessibility. By doing this, it intends to reveal the themes of those articles and identify potential prejudices, illusions, and stereotypes that may influence the disability. This paper aims to address the following two questions: 1) What content exists in mainstream Chinese news media concerning disability and information accessibility? 2) What themes do these discourses present regarding disability and information accessibility? The results show that 1) The content of thirty news articles includes introductions, evaluations and advice of apps related to information accessibility, activities promoting information accessibility, audiovisual works with information accessibility, and official policies regarding information accessibility; 2) Five key themes are found in these discourses, which are discourses of problem-solving, criticism, awareness as advocacy, self-congratulations or overly optimistic judgments and a tendency of elderly-oriented over disability. Through the analysis of these themes, this paper concludes with implications to advance the development of information accessibility for disability.

‘The land of your fathers lieth in ruins’: A multimodal critical discourse analysis of Nigeria’s 2023 pre- election crises-related internet memes

This paper examines political protest in 40 purposively sampled internet memes circulated among Nigerian Facebook and WhatsApp users during the socio-political crises that engulfed the country ahead of the 2023 general elections. It explores the thematic preoccupation as well as the representation of participants and processes in the memes. Data were subjected to qualitative anaysis, and examined from the perspectives of multimodal and critical discourse analysis. The analysis reveals that the memes are used to protest cash crunch, fuel scarcity, socio-political unease and other government’s anti-people policies with their attendant effects. The memes are circulated to instantiate a negative representation of the Nigerian government and resist perceived anti-people ideology of the government.