Structural and semantic methods in English political linguistics

Zilola Alimova

doi:10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss3/S-pp338-341

Zilola Alimova Scientific Researcher, Uzbekistan State World Languages University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss3/S-pp338-341

Keywords

political linguistics , military discourse , critical discourse analysis , metaphor , framing , terminology , semantics , structure

Abstract

This article explores the structural and semantic techniques employed in English military-political discourse to construct meaning, legitimize military actions, and influence public opinion. Drawing on frameworks from critical discourse analysis (Fairclough), conceptual metaphor theory (Lakoff & Johnson), and framing theory (Entman), the study analyzes 150 articles from BBC, Reuters, and The Guardian. The research reveals a prevalent use of compounding, acronyms, and metaphorization in political language, facilitating communication that is both concise and ideologically charged. The findings underscore the significance of linguistic strategies in shaping narrative, public perception, and the challenges of cross-linguistic translation.

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Entman, R. M. (1993). Framing: Toward clarification of a fractured paradigm. Journal of Communication, 43(4), 51–58.

Fairclough, N. (1995). Critical Discourse Analysis: The Critical Study of Language. Longman.

Lakoff, G., & Johnson, M. (1980). Metaphors We Live By. University of Chicago Press.

Van Dijk, T. A. (2008). Discourse and Power. Palgrave Macmillan.

Bhatia, V. (2010). Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Professional Discourse. Continuum.

Crystal, D. (2003). English as a Global Language. Cambridge University Press.

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Published

2025-03-25

How to Cite

Alimova, Z. 2025. Structural and semantic methods in English political linguistics. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 3, 3/S (Mar. 2025), 338–341. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss3/S-pp338-341.