Decoding the Language of Politics: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Ukrainian President Zelensky's Speeches during the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Political discourse is one of the most powerful tools for influencing and shaping reality. It is commonly acknowledged that discourse plays a critical part in forming our perspective of the world. Political discourse persuades and manipulates the recipient to adopt particular actions or decisions in line with the aims of the speech produced by political actors or the group to which they belong through the use of strategic tools and processes, such as biases and ideologies. In this context, discourse is particularly notable for its ability to shape public opinion and influence political and cultural outcomes. The focus of this study is on the political discourse of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, specifically in the context of the Ukrainian-Russian war. The analysis examines his speeches to identify the rhetorical devices and linguistic units he employs to shape public opinion, persuade his audience, and advance his political objectives. By examining the political and ethical lexicon used by Zelensky, the study seeks to enhance the comprehension of how conflicts are viewed and how political discourse affects political decision-making. The ultimate goal is to contribute to a deeper comprehension of the complex relationships between politics, power, and language in the contemporary world.
Author: ياسر أحمد جمعة
Institution: Assiut University
Language: Arabic
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4385844435