Exploring the metadiscursive realisation of incivility in TV news discourse
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Author(s)
Detail(s)
Original language | English |
---|---|
Article number | 100367 |
Journal / Publication | Discourse, Context and Media |
Volume | 33 |
Online published | 16 Dec 2019 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Link(s)
Abstract
The present paper examines the use of metadiscourse in the realisation of incivility in TV news discourse. We take empirical data from a UK Channel 4 News interview between TV journalist and author Cathy Newman and clinical psychologist and author Professor Jordan Peterson. Adopting a discourse analytic approach, five aspects of incivility are presented: intolerant response; ideological entrenchment; low oppositional literacy; the need to win; and, change of opinion condemnation. We show how metadiscourse is used to manifest incivility in a number of ways including to prioritise the current speaker's foci over those of the interlocutor; to express metalingual commentary which negatively characterises the interlocutor's discourse; and, to express discourse norms which undermine the open exchange of ideas. We conclude by suggesting recommendations for future research. © 2019 Elsevier Ltd
Research Area(s)
- Civil discourse, Incivility, Metadiscourse, Metadiscursive targets, TV news
Citation Format(s)
Exploring the metadiscursive realisation of incivility in TV news discourse. / McKeown, Jamie; Ladegaard, Hans J.
In: Discourse, Context and Media, Vol. 33, 100367, 03.2020.
In: Discourse, Context and Media, Vol. 33, 100367, 03.2020.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review