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Exploring speeches by public figures such as Barack Obama, David Cameron, J.F. Kennedy and Tony Blair, this textbook explains the ways in which political speeches can be analysed. It examines the role of language in speeches, and how it can be used to challenge or reinforce prevailing social, cultural and political attitudes.
Analysing Political Speeches:
investigates a wide range of traditional and critical approaches to discourse analysis
illustrates discourse theories by worked examples
deconstructs famous political speeches in each chapter
provides exercises with commentaries, essential readings and a glossary
Analysing Political Speeches brings theory to life with its practical, hands-on analysis. It will be an indispensable guide for students of language and communication at all levels.
Exploring speeches by public figures such as Barack Obama, David Cameron, J.F. Kennedy and Tony Blair, this textbook explains the ways in which political speeches can be analysed. It examines the role of language in speeches, and how it can be used to challenge or reinforce prevailing social, cultural and political attitudes.
Analysing Political Speeches:
investigates a wide range of traditional and critical approaches to discourse analysis
illustrates discourse theories by worked examples
deconstructs famous political speeches in each chapter
provides exercises with commentaries, essential readings and a glossary
Analysing Political Speeches brings theory to life with its practical, hands-on analysis. It will be an indispensable guide for students of language and communication at all levels.
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Recensione:
“This book comprehensively overviews three prominent branches of studies on political speech. It is thus a very good entry-level book that can be used as a textbook for students who are interested in the analysis of political speeches. ... this is an excellent a book which drives home both traditional and recent approaches to the analysis of political speeches.” (Jiayu Wang, Journal of Language and Politics, Vol. 17 (3), 2018)
Descrizione del libro:
Enhances reader's ability to understand the variety of ways in which political speeches may excite and inspire, as well as to understand the various linguistic means to misrepresent and manipulate
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- EditorePalgrave Macmillan
- Data di pubblicazione2013
- ISBN 10 0230274382
- ISBN 13 9780230274389
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine274
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