ELTALL: English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistic and Literature
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)

Language, Power, and Ideology on Joe Biden's Speech: A Critical Discourse Analysis

Amanda, Rifa Alya (Unknown)
Handayani, Tuty (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study examines Joe Biden's speech delivered during his visit to a Steamfitters training facility in Virginia by using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). This research aims to analyze the substance of Biden's speech in the economic sector by examining the text and sociocultural context, using qualitative research methodology by applying Norman Fairclough's framework of critical discourse analysis. Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) comprises three fundamental components: texts, discourse practices, and sociocultural practices. By using this theory, it is clear that Biden's diction includes specific word categorization through modality, repetition, and the use of first-person singular pronouns to show his full authority and power and to criticize Congressional Republicans. In addition, Biden's speech also served as a political speech and strategic means to rally citizens' support in the United States.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eltall

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

ELTALL (English Language Teaching , Applied Linguistics and Literature) is a peer-reviewed professional journal with the editorial board of scholars mainly in applied linguistics, literature, and English language teaching (ELT). It is published by the English Department of Tarbiyah and Teachers ...