Discourse analysis in journalism studies

Authors

  • Johan Farkas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/journalistica.v17i1.138573

Keywords:

discourse analysis, journalistic boundaries, journalistic roles, power relations, metajournalistic discourse, discourse theory, critical discourse analysis

Abstract

In this section, Journalistica puts a spotlight on research methods used in journalism studies and/or journalism practice.

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Published

2023-06-30

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Farkas, J. (2023). Discourse analysis in journalism studies. Journalistica, 17(1), 243–248. https://doi.org/10.7146/journalistica.v17i1.138573

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2023): Journalistica 2023

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