The Language of the News investigates and critiques the
conventions of language used in newspapers and provides students
with a clear introduction to critical linguistics as a tool for
analysis.
Using contemporary examples from UK, USA and Australian
newspapers, this book deals with key themes of representation from
gender and national identity to race and looks at how language is
used to construct audiences, to persuade, and even to parody. It
examines debates in the newspapers themselves about the nature of
language including commentary on political correctness, the
sensitive use of language and irony as a journalistic weapon.
Featuring chapter openings and summaries, activities, and a
wealth of examples from contemporary news coverage (including
examples from television and radio), The Language of the News
broadens the perceptions of the use of language in the news media
and is essential reading for students of media and communication,
journalism, and English language and linguistics.
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