<p><strong>'A useful and original resource - invaluable for coursework - with effective and class-based activities. The commentaries are particularly useful.'</strong> - <em> Linda Varley, Ashton-under-Lyne Sixth Form College</em></p>

The Language of Politics:* examines how both politicians and commentators describe political stances* explores some of the most common linguistic features to be found in political speeches* analyses electioneering through various written texts including manifestos, posters and pamphlets* looks at how politicians answer questions both in the media and in parliament* includes examples of political discourse from Britain, America and Australia* has a comprehensive glossary of terms.
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This accessible textbook in the Intertext series is unique in offering student's practical experience of textual analysis focused on the language of politics. It can be used individually or with the series core textbook.
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Key texts include Conservative and Labour Party Manifestos; John Humphrys' interview with Tony Blair; Democratic National Platform; Speeches by Tony Blair (opening his campaign for 1997 general election) and Paddy Ashdown (address to his party, same election).
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781138835023
Publisert
2015-12-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
174 mm
Aldersnivå
E, U, 04, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
132

Forfatter

Biographical note

Adrian Beard is Head of English at Gosforth School in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Principle Moderator at the Northern Examining and assessment Board for A-level English Literature. His previous publications include The Language of Sport for the Intertext series.