Abstract

CALLE DFAZ, Luzkarime. Godofredo Cinico Caspa: a positive discourse analysis. Zona prox. [online]. 2014, n.20, pp.35-46. ISSN 2145-9444.

Language is undoubtedly the most powerful semiotic resource in every society. Identities, idiosyncrasies, ideologies, and feelings can be evidenced through, and at the same time constructed by, language. Discourse Analysis aims to discover the intentions and meanings in and behind language and how these can (re)construct social structure, relationships, and change. The purpose of this article is to present a Positive Discourse Analysis of the article Que Privaticen toda la Educacion by Antonio Morales Riveira. The analysis is based on Systemic Functional Linguistics categories within the appraisal (Martin & White, 2005) and transitivity systems (Martin & Rose, 2007; Goatly, 2000). Conclusions are drawn in terms of the representation of students in the public education system as well as implications for educational and research purposes.

Keywords : positive discourse analysis; appraisal; transitivity; power relations; stereotypes; social structure; public education.

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