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A speech act analysis of political speeches on Yazidi massacre
Joint Authors
Khalid, Bokan Ghazi
Amin, Najat Hamad
Source
ZANCO Journal of Humanity Sciences
Issue
Vol. 23, Issue 4 (31 Aug. 2019), pp.294-307, 14 p.
Publisher
Salahaddin University-Erbil Department of Scientific Publications
Publication Date
2019-08-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Topics
Abstract EN
Speech Acts play the most important role in political speeches since it is mainly concerned with persuading others believe what the speaker says.
This study investigates the value of Speech Act Theory as a framework for analyzing political speeches so as to have a better idea of the main political purpose for it is believed that the event of Yazidi massacre in 2004 may affect the choice of the types of speech acts used.
The study hypothesizes the production of frequent use of emotional, informative, persuasive, or motivational speech acts to coincide with this tragic event.
Based on Searle and Austins' speech acts theory, the study attempts to analyze the selected political speeches by UNAMI Regional Office Erbil (statement in 15-8-2018) and Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region (3-8-2018) about YAZIDI MASSACRE during the fourth anniversary of the massive killing and enslavement of thousands of Yezidi in (2014), as a piece of discourse with specific goals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khalid, Bokan Ghazi& Amin, Najat Hamad. 2019. A speech act analysis of political speeches on Yazidi massacre. ZANCO Journal of Humanity Sciences،Vol. 23, no. 4, pp.294-307.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-910485
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khalid, Bokan Ghazi& Amin, Najat Hamad. A speech act analysis of political speeches on Yazidi massacre. ZANCO Journal of Humanity Sciences Vol. 23, no. 4 (2019), pp.294-307.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-910485
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khalid, Bokan Ghazi& Amin, Najat Hamad. A speech act analysis of political speeches on Yazidi massacre. ZANCO Journal of Humanity Sciences. 2019. Vol. 23, no. 4, pp.294-307.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-910485
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 305-306
Record ID
BIM-910485