A critical discourse analysis of Biden's first speech on the War in Ukraine from the perspective of ideological square model
Joint Authors
Mahfuz, Nasim
Khaldaoui, Ruqayah
Source
International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation
Issue
Vol. 6, Issue 3 (31 Mar. 2023), pp.132-143, 12 p.
Publisher
Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development
Publication Date
2023-03-31
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This article analyses Biden's first speech on the war in Ukraine.
The aim is to reveal the underlying ideologies and messages communicated through it.
The speech prescribed was taken from the official website of the American Presidency Project.
Made up of 1984 words, the speech lasted for 13 minutes and 50 seconds.
It was subjected to analysis from the perspective of van Dijk's Ideological Square Model.
The results show that Biden employed eight discursive strategies, which are Actor Description, Consensus, comparison, Evidentiality, Values expression, Victimization/criminalization, National self-glorification, and Presupposition.
To legitimise his new severe sanctions on Russia, President Biden tried to export an image of himself and his allies as defenders of liberalism, humanitarianism and democracy against Russia and its president, who has initiated an 'unnecessary' war on Ukraine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahfuz, Nasim& Khaldaoui, Ruqayah. 2023. A critical discourse analysis of Biden's first speech on the War in Ukraine from the perspective of ideological square model. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation،Vol. 6, no. 3, pp.132-143.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1499804
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahfuz, Nasim& Khaldaoui, Ruqayah. A critical discourse analysis of Biden's first speech on the War in Ukraine from the perspective of ideological square model. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation Vol. 6, no. 3 (2023), pp.132-143.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1499804
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahfuz, Nasim& Khaldaoui, Ruqayah. A critical discourse analysis of Biden's first speech on the War in Ukraine from the perspective of ideological square model. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation. 2023. Vol. 6, no. 3, pp.132-143.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1499804
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 141-143
Record ID
BIM-1499804