Van Dijk Research Articles

Themes Used to Discursively Construct the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kenya’s Newspaper Headlines

This study investigates the themes that discursively construct the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya’s newspaper headlines, specifically focusing on their role in structuring communication related to the COVID-19 pandemic. While prior research has examined news discourse in various contexts, thematic analysis in Kenya’s news reporting has received limited attention. The study examines 59 COVID-19-related headlines drawn from The Standard and the Daily Nation newspapers. The methodology draws from the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) model, and specifically employs the Top-Down Approach of sampling texts as espoused by Mautner. Van Dijk argues that those who control discourse indirectly manipulate people’s thoughts and actions. This observation is corroborated by the study’s findings which reveal that Kenya’s print media shaped the COVID-19 discourse through the choice and framing of themes such as bondage, death, economy, education and COVID-19 research and search for vaccines. The analysis shows that Kenya’s print media largely constructed the themes in a negative way and this created a sense of crisis and fear among the populace. These feelings of fear and crisis were exacerbated because the themes encompassed aspects that are crucial to Kenyans, all of which were threatened by COVID-19. Proactive measures such as online learning during the pandemic were almost wholly excluded from the COVID-19 discourse. The media created unequal power relation with the readership by constructing itself as the reservoir of knowledge about COVID-19. The reader was positioned as subordinate and in dire need of guidance. This was an important discursive strategy for legitimizing the authority of the media about the pandemic. It is hoped that this study will make significant contribution to the fields of discourse, communication and media, as it reveals how media discourse plays a key role in shaping our understanding of pandemics.

Van Dijk Perspective on Jokowi's Political Dynasty Issue: an Appraisal Analysis on Kompas Media News

This essay reveals the ideology and power or political power expressed in Prabowo's news. The data of this research is obtained from one of the most famous online media, Kompas. Based on Van Dijk's theory, the reaction conveyed or shown is part of information filtering, knowledge, and context analysis. Context analysis is usually the most influential, the context outside the text, needs to be analyzed carefully and sensitively. the analysis used is textual meaning. Apply analysis of the qualitative textual systemic functional linguistics method of research, particularly the use of appraisal according to Martin and White. Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that. The purpose of this article is to explore the key ideas put forth by Kompas media, presented in their actual form, and to present Prabowo Subianto's opinions regarding the political dynasty he supports in relation to his presidential bid. The incumbent President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, is the father of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the vice-presidential candidate he is fielding.

A fissura digital

Jan Van Dijk's The Digital Divide explores the complex dynamics of the digital divide and its profound implications for contemporary society. Van Dijk reveals how digital exclusion exacerbates socioeconomic disparities, making marginalized communities more vulnerable to cybercrime and hindering their access to economic opportunities and social integration. Van Dijk's work underscores the urgent need for concerted efforts by academia, policymakers and practitioners to address the digital divide and promote a more equitable digital future.

KAJIAN WACANA POLITIK DAN EKONOMI DI KOLOM HARIAN UMUM REPUBLIKA PERIODE JUNI-DESEMBER 2021

The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe the content and meaning of political and economic opinions in the Rubrik's Column of Republika Daily Opinion for the period June – December 2021, the data analyzed are 6 Republika daily opinions. Based on the analysis carried out by the researcher, the results of his research in the general opinion column of the Republika daily for the period June – December 2021 are in line with the critical discourse analysis of Teun AVan Dijk's approach. In the opinion column, the researcher found the results of Van Dijk's version of the three-dimensional AWK analysis, namely macro/thematic structure, Super Structure/ Schematic Analysis and microstructure. Keywords: Discourse Analysis, Economic And Politic, General Opinion HU Republika

Pemaknaan Lirik Lagu Feel Special ( Analisis Wacana Van Dijk )

Song lyrics are verbal symbols created by humans. In expressing their experiences, songwriters play with words and language to create appeal and distinctiveness to their lyrics or verses (Awe, 2003:51). Twice's Feel Special depicts the importance of valuing oneself and finding happiness within oneself, without relying on the validation or recognition of others. It also describes feelings of doubt and uncertainty about one's worth. Therefore, the background explains that the song Feel Special has received many positive responses from fans and music critics. This Feel Special song remains relevant today because its message about self-worth is something that is relatable to many people. This song can be a source of strength and inspiration for those who are feeling a loss of confidence. This research uses a qualitative research method with van dijk's discourse analysis approach. This analysis focuses on the macro and micro structure of the song text, as well as the social context and social cognition. The results show that the lyrics of the song Feel Special contain the meaning of the importance of loving oneself and accepting one's shortcomings, as well as telling the story of a person who feels insecure and insecure, then he learns to become more confident. This message is conveyed through various discourse strategies, such as text, social cognition and social context. The meaning of this song can help its listeners to increase their self-confidence and self-acceptance.

A Socio-Cognitive Account of Ideological Manipulation in Chinese Translation of Political Opinion Articles

ABSTRACT In the realm of politics and media, particularly in situations of conflict, translation plays a critical role in resisting the discourse of news texts towards the socio-political correctness of the target society. Translation researchers have long focused on ideological manipulation and related techniques, notably in the translation of political news, linking ideologically motivated translation techniques to their macro functions (socio-political factors) via critical discursive approaches, but rarely have they examined what mediates these techniques and the social context. The main aim of the present study is to provide a socio-cognitive account of such ideological manipulations based on van Dijk’s notion of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The corpus of the study consists of opinion articles covering the Ukrainian conflict, originally published by American news institutions, and their corresponding Chinese translations in Chinese newspapers. Documented and supported by several examples, the findings suggest that the manipulations are mainly motivated by the polarization of “US” and “THEM”.

Analysis of Van Dijk's Critical Discourse on the Lyrics of the Song "Komang" by Raim Laode

Background. Van Dijk's critical discourse analysis is an approach used to uncover the power of ideology and power in texts. The lyrics of the song "Komang" by Raim Laode are the object of study because they contain social and cultural messages that are relevant to today's society. Purpose. This study aims to analyze how the lyrics of the song "Komang" reflect the strength of ideology and power structure in society through Van Dijk's critical discourse analysis approach. The specific purpose of this study is to understand the hidden meaning and social context presented in the lyrics of the song. Method. The research method used is the analysis of Van Dijk's critical discourse, which involves three main dimensions: text, social cognition, and social context. The data was collected through the analysis of the lyrics of the song "Komang" with a focus on the text structure, rhetorical strategy, and socio-cultural context that influenced it. Results. The results of the analysis show that the lyrics of the song "Komang" contain social criticism of injustice and inequality in society. Through the use of poetic and symbolic language, Raim Laode succeeded in conveying important messages about struggle and hope. The lyrics also reflect the ideology of resistance to oppressive power structures. Conclusion. The lyrics of Raim Laode's song "Komang" are not just a work of art, but also a form of strong social criticism. Van Dijk's critical discourse analysis reveals that the lyrics are loaded with ideological meanings and criticisms of social injustice. This research provides insight into how music can be an effective medium to voice social issues and influence people's thinking.

A Critique on Rhetorical Devices Used by Pakistani Politicians to Increase their Vote Bank A Critical Discourse Analysis of Urdu Newspapers' Headline

This research study has investigated how Pakistani politicians use rhetoric in their addresses during the election campaigns 2024 to persuade their voters. The sole purpose of this research is to discover the dimensions and power of Rhetorical devices used by Pakistani politicians for their personal objectives. It has explored how politicians grab the attention of the public by using rhetorical choices in their discourses. The best and most frequent uses of Rhetorical devices by politicians are antithesis, allusion repetition, hyperbole, metaphor amplification, alliteration, parallelism, symbolism, allegory, and imagery. The current research study employs the Power, Ideology, and Manipulation Identification (PIMI) model, a novel problem‐ oriented tool designed for the systematic examination of political discourse. This model integrates and adapts elements from two established analytical frameworks (Chilton & Schäffner, 1997; van Dijk, 2006) and is rooted in the theories and methodologies of Critical DiscoursemAnalysis (CDA).

Stylistic and Rhetoric Elements on Memes in Education Context: A Critical Discourse Analysis

In this digital age, the presence of internet memes becomes a common way to share information online. People may use different stylistic and rhetoric elements to communicate their ideas and convey a particular meaning. This paper aimed to analyze stylistic and rhetoric elements employed in the selected memes in education context by using Van Dijk Critical Discourse Analysis. The data were forty memes related to education which were collected from four Instagram groups, namely itb.receh, school_life memoriess, 9gag.com, and memeindonesia.real. This research utilized descriptive qualitative method. The result showed that in stylistic, the most dominant dictions used were slang and denotative. The high frequency of using slang is done as a strategy to express a sense of familiarity to audiences and to show portrait of daily basis situation in students’ lives, while the use of denotative dictions conveys clear understanding and avoid misinterpretation toward these memes. Furthermore, in rhetoric elements, no metaphor is found in the selected memes while graphics is mostly used in the memes to highlight important parts. It was delivered through the production of words in bigger size, bold, different colour, different type of fonts, words which are crossed out, and the use of emoticon. Graphic provides a visual representation for audiences and these highlighted words help them comprehend messages and values which the writer is trying to deliver.

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

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

Narratives and Power in Digital Media Coverage of the US Troop’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan

This study examined the digital media coverage of the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, focusing on how narratives within China Daily constructed and communicated power. This critical juncture in international relations provided a unique opportunity to analyze media narratives that shaped public perception and policy discourse, particularly through the lens of China Daily, a significant voice in Chinese and global media. The objective was to dissect how China Daily’s reporting reflected and influenced geopolitical narratives, utilizing Teun van Dijk’s framework for news discourse analysis. This involved a detailed examination of the discourse strategies and ideological constructs in the coverage of the troop withdrawal. By analyzing 192 articles from China Daily published between April and September 2021, the study explored the construction of narratives and their underlying ideologies. Findings indicated that China Daily strategically framed the U.S. withdrawal in terms of regional instability and terrorism risks, emphasizing the consequences of what it portrayed as a hasty and irresponsible U.S. action. This narrative strategy was aligned with broader Chinese political stances on non-interference and respect for national sovereignty. This research contributed to the field by highlighting the role of media in shaping international perceptions and added a non-Western perspective to discourse studies on global military engagements.

Kritik Sosial Dalam Lirik Lagu (Analisis Wacana Lagu Maju Dari .Feast)

Feast is a band that expresses social criticism through songs. Idealism in music, the use of words that contain figures of speech, and the themes presented make the author use the lyrics of the song "Maju" by the band .Feast as a study in this research. The method used in this research is qualitative method. The aim of this research is to find out the meaning of social criticism in the song "Maju" using Teun A. Van Dijk's approach. Critical discourse analysis using Teun A. van Dijk's approach model includes text dimensions, social cognition dimensions, and social context dimensions. The text dimension will analyze macro structure, superstructure and micro structure, then discuss it in the social cognition dimension and social context dimension to find the meaning of social criticism in the lyrics of the song "Maju". Analysis of song lyric data was carried out to describe the meaning of social criticism in the lyrics of the song "Maju" by .Feast. The results of this research show that there is social criticism in the lyrics of the song "Maju" sung by . survive and fight to the last drop of blood to defend the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia. Courage is something that must be instilled in every human being and defending the rights that belong to us is a must.

A SYNOPSIS OF THE THREE MOST INFLUENTIAL APPROACHES OF CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

The objective of this paper is to investigate and summarize the primary and most influential methods used in Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The paper provides an overview of CDA and its core principles then delves into the three major approaches devised by the three prominent practitioners in the field: Fairclough, Wodak, and Van Dijk. The critical approach by Fairclough, the discourse-historical approach by Wodak, and the socio-cognitive approach by Van Dijk are discussed in a sequential manner. The study also explores the strengths and limitations of each approach and proposes the contexts in which their methodologies might be applied. In conclusion, the paper suggests that a combination of these three approaches is valuable for conducting critical analysis of texts.

The impact of institutions, industry, and scale of operations on foreign subsidiaries’ political connections: evidence from Saudi Arabia and Egypt

PurposeResearch on the political connections of multinational enterprises’ (MNEs’) subsidiaries in emerging host countries has been growing. The purpose of this paper is to integrate institutional and resource dependence theories to argue that MNEs-subsidiaries are likely to develop fewer formal (i.e. board-level) political connections when operating in welfare-state monarchies as compared to in host countries with developmental-state democratic systems. Furthermore, this paper argues that MNE-subsidiaries develop formal political connections to a greater extent in industries where religion influences the development of products and services considerably. Finally, the extent of developing formal political connections varies by the scale of the MNEs’ investment (or subsidiary density) in the host market.Design/methodology/approachThe paper tests its hypotheses on a sample of foreign-owned subsidiaries operating in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The data was collected by combining information from Bureau Van Dijk’s Orbis database with company websites and other secondary sources. The final sample consisted of 156 observations – 70 MNEs-subsidiaries operating in Saudi Arabia, and 86 in Egypt.FindingsThe findings confirm that foreign subsidiaries are likely to develop fewer formal political connections in a welfare-state monarchy as compared to in a developmental-state democratic system. Furthermore, formal political connections are more significant in industries that are impacted by the influence of religion – such as the financial industry in Arab countries. Finally, the extent of using political connections varies by the scale of the MNEs’ investment in the host market – that is, with a greater scale of investment (or higher subsidiary density), formal political connections are greater.Originality/valueThe paper contributes theoretically by explaining that a combination of institutional heterogeneity and its associated resource dependence conditions between MNEs and host governments influence MNE-subsidiaries' political connections. The paper tests its hypotheses in an emerging Arab context, which is characterized by both autocratic and semi-democratic political settings, and which makes the integration of institutional and resource dependence theories useful in explaining how MNE-subsidiaries navigate local complexities in this region.

Just War: Critical Discourse Analysis of US Presidential Speeches

War discourse plays an important role in the current political and media agenda. This CDA-based study aimed at identifying how the nature of conflict affects the discursive practices used for conflict representation. The concept of war discourse was thoroughly described in view of a just war tradition. Two contexts of extensively covered conflicts were chosen for investigation, namely the American-led intervention in the Syrian civil war and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. These military conflicts that seem different at first sight were mediated by direct and indirect US involvement. The research data were drawn from two US Presidents’ speeches and examined through CDA (van Dijk 1993, 2005), relating language use to its social, political and historical context. The analysis revealed a number of identical war discourse elements, their linguistic and extralinguistic (historical and cultural) peculiarities. These elements include a) the US conflict management strategies, b) negative other-presentation, c) positive self-presentation, d) a historical context of the US participation in similar conflicts, and e) a call to action. Combined together, these elements form a typical pattern, which can be used for both text analysis and text production.

Representation of social actors in The Straits Times and The Independent Singapore: A comparative critical discourse analysis of the repeal of Section 377A in Singapore

Section 377A was a decades-old law introduced in Singapore in 1938, which had made sexual intimacy between gay men, even when consensual, punishable by a maximum sentence of two years in prison. In Aug 2022, in what many considered as a historic moment in Singapore, the Prime Minister announced its repeal. Following the announcement, several related news articles were published by the news outlets The Straits Times and The Independent Singapore. This study, therefore, sets out to undertake a critical discourse analysis of these news articles, focusing on the representation of two groups of social actors, namely the Singapore government and gay people. Guided by a framework that constitutes the theoretical approach of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), Fairclough, Van Dijk and Wodak’s perspectives on power relations as discursive, as well as Van Leeuwen's theories on discourse construction and representations of social actors, the analysis of the textual data reveals distinct patterns in how the Singapore government and gay people are represented. In an area where there is little comparative critical discourse research on how more powerful groups and less powerful groups are represented in news coverage following significant legal and sociopolitical changes in a society, this article aims to deepen readers’ understanding of such discursive patterns and foster media literacy, thereby attaining the practical result of pointing readers in the direction of change – a desired outcome that CDA seeks through its research.

UNVEILING ‘PROFIL PELAJAR PANCASILA’ THROUGH A NAS DAILY VIDEO: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF CHARACTER EDUCATION VALUES IN DIGITAL NARRATIVES

Character education is one of the goals of our National Education System. Teaching character education can be accomplished by various media, one of them is watching inspiring videos. This study explores the character education values implied in a video retrieved from Nas Daily YouTube channel. The character values focused in this study are the six dimensions of ‘Profil Pelajar Pancasila’ in the Merdeka Curriculum. This study uses the model of critical discourse analysis by Teun A. Van Dijk that examines the discourse in three elements; text structure, social cognition, and social context. The findings revealed that the video embraces all of the six dimensions of ‘Profil Pelajar Pancasila’ in the Merdeka Curriculum. This could strengthen the insight of educators to seek more character-empowering shows for the learners.

Keberagaman Gender di Indonesia (Analisis Wacana Pemberitaan Gender pada Suku Bugis)

Indonesia has had a diverse history of homosexuality and transgenderism for a long time. This contradicts general public knowledge, which assumes that this influence originates from the Western world. This research aims to find out more about news about gender diversity in the Bugis tribe in Indonesia. News is taken from online media Kompasiana.com and Goodnewsfromindonesia. Id, and Bbc.com. These three media were chosen because they have the same reporting theme. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative study using Teun A. Van Dijk's discourse analysis. This research shows that the three news items fulfill the elements of discourse as text, except for the rhetorical elements in the Kompasiana.com and Bbc.com news. The three news stories both use inductive pattern explanations. The results of the analysis found that the context of gender diversity in the Bugis tribe includes roles, behavior, thought patterns, and emotional characteristics inherent in humans. Apart from that, the news also reminded the government to pay more attention to the traditions of the Bugis tribe because the culture of Indonesian society is decadent and must continue to be preserved. Keywords: Gender; Homosexual; Diversity; Bugis Tribe

Makna “Pacaran Syar’i” pada Film Cinta Subuh

Many discourses in social life are found, one of which is the discourse of "syar'i dating". The word "pacaran syari" has become an increasingly interesting topic of conversation in the context of modern Indonesian pop culture, especially for films in Indonesia, one of which is the religious film "Cinta Subuh". This study aims to determine the meaning of "syar'i courtship" shown in the film "Cinta Subuh," which focuses on how this discourse is portrayed in narrative, characters, and dialogue. This type of research is qualitative research, through Teun Van Dijk's critical discourse analysis approach. The findings of this study provide an understanding that the meaning of "sharia dating" in films affects viewers' perceptions of romantic relationships. The study also found that narrative, characters, and dialogue exist in the meaning of "syar'i courtship". This research is expected to contribute in understanding how film becomes a medium in designing, reflecting, and influencing people's views on other terms or meanings in the context of modern Indonesian pop culture.

How do debates surrounding animal welfare intersect with efforts to control 'Invasive alien species'?

How would you define “invasive alien species”? Have you met any of theseindividuals? Do you understand their life experiences? There is an immenselyintertwined linkage between ecology and language. Namely, “how humans treateach other and the natural world is influenced by our thoughts, concepts, ideas,ideologies and world-views” (Stibbe 2021, 2). Which are actively shaped andperpetuated by language. So what do we mean when we use the phrase “invasivealien species”? Languages and discourses have been exploited to perpetuateinequalities, hidden in our everyday communication “of unlimited economicgrowth as the main goal of society” (Stibbe 2021, 3). Theorised by critical discourseanalyst Teun Van Dijk (2006, 139), ideologies are often “mapped onto discourse”,typically “expressed in terms of their own underlying structures”, such as thefrequent use of “us” and “the others”. This paper is guided by the perspective ofcritical animal and media studies, which insists the vitalness of revelation of hownonhuman animals are communicated. It explores the phenomena of “invasivespecies management” from three areas: (i) discourse-adaptation which helps tojustify this on-going act; (ii) the main beneficiaries of such conduct; and (iii) ethicalconcerns for such human intervention. The aim is to investigate the justifiedcruelty that is majorly overlooked, and purposely hidden by mainstreaminformation sources, searching for a fuller picture of the reality of “invasive speciesmanagement”.