Analysing Newspapers: An Approach from Critical Discourse Analysis

by John E. Richardson

Overview

Analysing Newspapers provides students of journalism, communication studies and discourse analysis with a systematic, discourse-based framework for the critical study of newspaper reporting. Assuming no prior knowledge of discursive theory, the book explores how the language of journalism works--its power, its function and its effects. Using wide-ranging and highly topical case studies and examples, students are shown discourse analysis of journalism "in action". Identifying and exploring key linguistic concepts and tools, Richardson provides a detailed introduction to a practical model of critical discourse analysis which students will be able to apply to their own newspaper research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781403935656
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/01/2007
Edition description:	2006
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

JOHN E. RICHARDSON is Lecturer in Communications and Media Studies at Loughborough University, UK. He is co-author of Key Concepts in Journalism Studies and co-editor of Muslims and the News Media.
JOHN E. RICHARDSON is Lecturer in Communications and Media Studies at Loughborough University, UK. He is co-author of Key Concepts in Journalism Studies and co-editor of Muslims and the News Media.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Newspaper Discourse
Analysing Newspapers: Context, Text and Consequence
Analysing Texts: Some Concepts and Tools of Linguistic Analysis
Discursive Practices: Producing Print Jourbanalism
Social Practices: Jourbanalism and the Material World
Applying Discourse Analysis: Argumentation and Letters to the Editor
Critical Discourse Analysis: War Reporting
Conclusion
Glossary
References.

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Analysing Newspapers has a sharp, analytical focus by an author who clearly understands what students need... Unlike many academic books this is an easy, enjoyable read, but poignant nevertheless.' - Fifth Estate Online