News Across Five Continents: Newspaper Language in the Context of Regional and Functional Variation

This volume explores newspaper language from a regional and functional perspective, using a collection of 4,000 articles from five English-speaking regions and five news domains. It discusses the benefit of register analysis in a systemic functional framework for comparing varieties and determining their developmental status. The results are presented for each parameter and visualized frequently, with implications for the theory and method and suggestions for future research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2024
Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate analysis of newspaper language, taking a regional and functional approach. Drawing upon a vast collection of 4,000 newspaper articles sourced from five English-speaking regions and five distinct news domains, it explores the invaluable role of register analysis within a systemic functional framework for comparing varieties and assessing their developmental status. The book begins by revisiting the state-of-the-art in media studies, text analysis, and variational studies, seamlessly integrating these three strands to operationalize register parameters. This foundation paves the way for a rigorous analysis, yielding insightful results for each parameter and their correlations. Visualizations of these findings are frequently employed to enhance understanding.

Following a detailed discussion of the findings, the work examines their implications for theory and method, as well as the author's ideas for enhancements and future research. By undertaking a thorough exploration of newspaper language from a regional and functional perspective, this volume offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of language variation and its significance in understanding the dynamics of communication in different contexts.

Weight: 3116g
Dimension: 234 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800502901