Proximization of threat in the construction of GERD: a critical discourse study

Abstract EN

In critical discourse studies, the relation between linguistics and other branches of knowledge is manifested.

Cap (2006) first proposed proximization theory and developed it later.

it is one theory which is used in critical discourse studies.

this theory presents a certain action, event, person or thing as negatively affecting the addressee(s).

the analytic approach of this theory includes the analysis of spatial, temporal and axiological aspects.

the current study analyses some of the official statements and speeches of Egyptian foreign minister, Sameh Shokry, concerning the threats of GERD on the two downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan.

the study reveals many results, among which is that spatial proximization is the most commonly used strategy followed by axiological proximization and then temporal proximization.