Essays about: "critical metaphor analysis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words critical metaphor analysis.

  1. 1. The Autistic Human-container and its Contents : A Multi-lingual Critical Discourse Analysis of Autism Info Materials

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kultur- och medievetenskaper

    Author : Linn Lockert; [2024]
    Keywords : Autism; Autism Representation; Conceptual Metaphor Theory; Critical Discourse Analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis examines written autism info materials from web searches and autism expertrecommendations across Germany, Sweden, and the US. Making use of Conceptual MetaphorTheory and Critical Discourse Analysis, the different materials were analyzed with the help of codeschemes by marking down conceptual metaphors and other ideological words. READ MORE

  3. 2. “The road ahead will be difficult” : An analysis of conceptual metaphors used in political speeches

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Arsema Solomon Zeray; [2023]
    Keywords : conceptual metaphors; politics; gender; Africa; critical discourse analysis;

    Abstract : Political speeches are complex in nature and call for a thorough exploration to unravel the underlying messages. Politicians tend to simplify their speeches by using conceptual metaphors as a means of taking a shortcut. READ MORE

  4. 3. Critical Discourse Analysis of COVID-19 Conspiracy Theory Videos. : A Study of Popular Videos in Arabic Media.

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

    Author : Hussein Alwaday; [2022]
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    Abstract : COVID-19 hit the world causing global health, social and political problems. Exceptional misinformation about the pandemic has been circulating through social media and contributed to the public panic and confusion about how to deal with the crisis. 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. Mapping out the impact of surveillance technology: research, professionals, and public opinion : A mixed methods approach

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Kalle Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Topic modeling; Panopticon; Surveillance Technology; Twitter; Altmetrics; Surveillance Theory; CCTV; AI; Big Data;

    Abstract : Combating crime is a complex task with cultural, political, and legal dimensions. In technologically advanced societies, surveillance technology can be used to aid law enforcement. A few examples of such tools are drones, cameras, and wiretaps to mention a few. READ MORE