Journal of Innovative and Creativity
Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025)

Integration of Discourse Analysis in Life Scope Learning: Generation Z's Ecological Literacy Construction of Climate Representation in Modern Media

M.Ichsan Ali (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Suarlin Suarlin (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Asri Ismail (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Deni Indrawan (Universitas Negeri Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Nov 2025

Abstract

The study aims to analyze the representation of climate crisis discourse in modern media using Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework. It focuses on how language is used to frame climate change issues, uncover underlying ideologies, and examine power relations among state actors, corporations, and civil society. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study design, the research analyzes news texts discussing climate change, energy transition, and environmental policies. Data were examined through the three CDA dimensions, textual, discursive, and social practices, to reveal meaning construction and ideological tendencies within media narratives. The findings indicate that climate crisis discourse in the media predominantly emphasizes technocratic solutions, institutional moral responsibility, and international cooperation, while marginalizing civil society participation. At the social level, media reproduce the ideology of green capitalism and sustainable development that prioritize efficiency, investment, and global partnership. The results demonstrate that climate issue representation in media is not neutral but shaped by economic–political interests and global power structures. Therefore, fostering critical media literacy and promoting inclusive, transformative alternative discourses are essential for developing ecological awareness among younger generations, particularly Generation Z.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joecy

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences Other

Description

Journal of Innovative and Creatifity (JOECY) publishes research articles in the field of education which report empirical research on topics that are significant across educational contexts, in terms of design and findings. The topic could be in curriculum, teaching learning, evaluation, quality ...