Project Abstract

<p> This research project aims to conduct a discourse analysis of political speeches to investigate the intricate relationship between language and power. It will explore how linguistic strategies, rhetorical devices, and discursive practices are employed in political discourse to shape ideologies, construct identities, and influence public opinion. The study seeks to provide insights into the ways in which language is used as a tool for the exercise and negotiation of power within political contexts. <br></p>

Project Overview

<p> </p><div><div><div><div><div>The use of language in political discourse is a powerful tool for the construction and dissemination of ideologies, the negotiation of power, and the shaping of public opinion. This research project seeks to conduct a discourse analysis of political speeches, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of how language is employed as a means of exercising and contesting power within political contexts.</div><div>Political discourse, characterized by its persuasive, argumentative, and strategic nature, plays a pivotal role in shaping public perceptions, influencing policy decisions, and constructing political identities. The significance of this research lies in its potential to unravel the intricate ways in which linguistic and rhetorical devices are utilized in political speeches to convey ideologies, mobilize support, and legitimize authority.</div><div>The study will be guided by a critical discourse analysis, drawing on theoretical frameworks from linguistics, communication studies, and political science to provide insights into the relationship between language and power in political discourse. Methodologically, the research will employ qualitative analyses of political speeches, focusing on linguistic and rhetorical strategies, discursive practices, and the construction of political narratives.</div><div>Through the discourse analysis of political speeches, this research aims to contribute to our understanding of how language is used as a tool for the exercise and negotiation of power within political contexts, offering implications for our understanding of political communication, language policy, and the role of discourse in social and political change.</div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><br> </div></div><br><p></p>