Essays about: "critical linguistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words critical linguistics.

  1. 1. Grindvakten

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Niclas Anneling; [2023]
    Keywords : NATO; Sweden and Finland; Türkiye; Established-Outsider; Gatekeeper; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : During the NATO application process for Sweden and Finland, Türkiye has halted the rapid pace of member states ratification through a set of conditions. This thesis’ aim is to examine the mechanisms behind the gatekeeping position upheld by Türkiye. READ MORE

  3. 2. ‘Safeguarding moral decency’: A Queer discourse analysis of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s sexualized discourses and boundary-making in the Russian-Ukraine war

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Johanna Rasmusson; [2023]
    Keywords : Putin; discourse; gender identity; sexuality; national belonging; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The thesis investigates discourses on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression in national addresses performed by Russian President Vladimir Putin since the large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It applies an embedded approach of Critical Discourse Analysis and Queer Linguistics to disseminate how such discourses are produced by Putin in the war. READ MORE

  4. 3. Do Homophobic Slurs Reinforce Heteronormativity? A Critical Discourse Analysis of Homophobic Slurs and Epithets in Film

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Emelie Du Rietz; [2022-11-24]
    Keywords : Critical Discourse Analysis; dispositive analysis; film; heteronormativity; homophobia; Queer Linguistics; Segmented Film Discourse Representation Structures; slurs;

    Abstract : Homophobic slurs can reinforce the hegemonic view of heteronormativity, namelythat heterosexuality is the preferable sexuality (Peake, 2013). The aim of this study was toexamine whether a societal heteronormative ideal is strengthened or created by the presenceof homophobic slurs in film scenes, and also whether or not this has changed over time. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Corpus-Driven Critical Discourse Analysis of the Representation of the Syrian War and Refugees in the American Media

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Ahmad Tarek Safar; [2022]
    Keywords : Corpus linguistics; CDA; Syrian war; Refugees; American media;

    Abstract : This study investigates the discursive ways in which the Syrian war and the Syrian refugees are being portrayed in the American news media. It was conducted by combining the method Corpus Linguistics with the concepts of Critical Discourse Analysis. READ MORE

  6. 5. If this is a genocide: A critical discourse analysis of opening addresses at the Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day 2014-2021

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gabriel Lindgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Israel; Holocaust; remembrance; security; discourse; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the discussion on the relation between memory and security in how Holocaust remembrance discourse affect the construction of security in Israel. By utilizing Norman Fairclough’s method of textual and discursive practice it analyzes speeches held by Israeli heads of state at the opening ceremony of Holocaust Remembrance Day between the years 2014-2021. READ MORE