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Description
This current study is an attempt to examine the ideological messages conveyed in President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid speech by analyzing the linguistic strategies employed and their significance. Utilizing a comprehensive Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach, the study adopts Fairclough’s three-dimensional discourse model and Van Dijk’s ideological square framework to systematically investigate the discourse strategies used. Findings indicate that Trump's rhetoric aligns with Republican Party principles, emphasizing nationalism, populism, stricter immigration policies, peace agreements, fossil fuel development, inflation reduction, and climate change mitigation. These ideological stances are articulated through various linguistic mechanisms, including personal pronouns, metaphors, repetition, historical references, and in-group/out-group categorization. Additionally, Systemic Functional Grammar by Halliday is employed to further explore the grammatical structures reinforcing these messages. The study concludes with critical reflections on the discourse strategies utilized, pedagogical implications, and recommendations for future research in political discourse analysis.
Biography
The research team consists of MA. Nguyen Van Quyet, a lecturer at the Department of English, University of Transport and Communications, along with undergraduate students Phan Thao, Le Thao, and Tu Quynh. This study was conducted with the aspiration of making a modest contribution to the expanding field of critical discourse analysis . By integrating linguistic theories with practical insights from English language teaching, the authors aim to offer both academic value and practical implications for English language instruction at tertiary institutions in Vietnam.
Beyond the research objectives, the team considers participation in academic conferences and scholarly publications as valuable opportunities to engage in professional dialogue with experts, scholars, and educators in the field of linguistics. These experiences not only enhance the team’s academic perspectives but also serve as a strong motivation for continued research and professional growth. Through this endeavor, the team hopes to inspire further academic inquiry and foster collaboration within the linguistics and discourse analysis community.
