Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
Political language is broadly a reference to the language of the news, news reports, news bulletins, news headlines, political speeches, political statements, political communiqués, press releases, press conferences, national and international political debates and politicians and institutions in ______
general
Politics is the collection of opinions, principles, sympathies, attitudes, ideologies and biases with respect to ______
politics
Our engagements in ______
life
It is the complex aggregate of relationships of people in society, especially those involving power and authority. Or, simply it is the profession of ______, and political activities or affairs. More specifically, ______
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Whatever definition we go for, the term 'politics' is taken in its common sense understood by the public as a reference to the power, authority, or government in ______
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Study Notes
Overview of the Document
- Prepared by Dr. Wegdan Rabea Sayed, a lecturer in Linguistics and Translation studies at Sohag University.
- Targets 4th level students in the English Department within the Faculty of Arts for the academic year 2023-2024.
Chapter Breakdown
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Chapter I: Introduction
- Introduces the significance of political language and its implications.
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Chapter II: Discourse and Politics
- Explores the relationship between political discourse and its impact on policy and public perception.
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Chapter III: Ideology and News Headlines and Articles
- Analyzes how ideology shapes the framing of news headlines and the content presented in articles.
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Chapter IV: Translating the Formal Language of Political Institutions
- Discusses the nuances involved in translating formal political language, including statements and events.
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Chapter V: The Political Idiom, Rhetoric and Relevant Terms
- Examines specific political idioms and rhetorical strategies that influence political communication.
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Chapter VI: Partiality in Translating Media and Political Idiom
- Investigates biases present in media translations of political language and idioms.
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Chapter VII: Translating the Styles and Counter Styles of Media and Political Idioms
- Focuses on the contrasting styles used in political media and challenges in translation.
Key Concepts
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Political Language:
- Defined as the practice of forming, directing, and administering states.
- Encompasses governance and public administration.
Purpose of the Document
- Aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of the interaction between language and politics, with a focus on translation.
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Description
Test your knowledge on discourse, politics, ideology, and translation of formal language in political contexts with this quiz prepared by Dr. Wegdan Rabea Sayed from Sohag University.
