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The Power of Discourse (The Political and Media Discourse)

Introduction:  When we are studying the language, culture, and identity then we also know about the concept of power and how this power is gained and applied within a society? When we talk about the discourse of power then first of all we know that what is meant by power and how it enables someone to control over the other people? Here I will discuss about the discourse and its relation to power.  Language is an exceptional trait of human beings, and through this unique human attribute, individuals can express and communicate not only the concrete but also the abstract things. Language is the central part in the social and cultural formation. It enables human being to construct the different version of reality in the socio-cultural perspective according to the core issue of structuralism.   Furthermore, Language is not a neutral tool of communication and expression as it is always mediated through different means, because it is only through language that different re...
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Key Points of the Book “ Critical Discourse Analysis” by Terry Locke

1. Abstract: The present study aims to present a critical review of a book Critical Discourse Analysis by a discourse analyst Terry Locke. Discourse is a major branch of analysis and critical applied linguistics. The study proposes to critically analyse the important ideas underlying the theoretical framework of this book. In addition, it will examine an analytical point that the author has contacted the CDA. The primary focus will be on analysing the key proposed analysts, the key discourse analysts have introduced and the analysis conducted to reinforce practical samples and key ideas related to critical discourse. 2. Introduction: The book Critical Discourse Analysis by Terry Locke is an important book in the field of discussion analysis. It is a short book, but compact and concise in presenting the author's view of CDA, rather it has become a milestone in the study of discourse by giving CDA a new perspective. The book is divided into six chapters, starting with the introductio...
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An Analysis of Language Teaching Approaches and Methods; Effectiveness and Weakness

An Analysis of Language Teaching Approaches and Methods;Effectiveness and Weakness Imtiaz Ahmad  (M.Phil. Linguistics) Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan Abstract: Language teaching approaches and methods have shed light on language teaching theory and do the exercises. There are still many controversies about their usefulness and suitability. This paper tries to analyse their effectiveness and weakness of several most influential teaching approaches and methods: Grammar-translation method, direct method, audio-linguistic method, communicative teaching method, in order there should be better understanding and application in future teaching practice. Key Words: teaching approaches and methods; effectiveness; weakness  1. Introduction Language teaching has a long, fascinating, but atrocious history, with a debate on teaching methods especially developed over the last hundred years. Name of several methods: grammar-translation method, direct method, audio-linguistic method, commu...
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