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Title Framing Fifa World Cup Stories: An Ecolinguistic Analysis of Discourse in Online Editorials

Author(s) Mohammad Safiullah

Abstract Ecolinguistics framing in FIFA World Cup stories refers to the use of the language to shape readers’ perceptions. The present research study primarily focuses on online editorials framing the FIFA world-cup stories, predominant language frameworks, employment of the specific linguistic framework to influence the readers’ perception and to influence their attitudes towards the FIFA stories. For this purpose, the current takes the research data from 6 different newspapers, such as the BBC, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Al-Jazeera, Gulf Times, and Arab News. A total of 12 newspaper editorials were selected from the time span of from October 2022 to January 2023. Arran Stibbe's “Ecolinguistics: Language, Ecology, and the Stories We Live By” constitutes the theoretical framework of the study. The meticulous analysis identifies different ecological positions, discursive manifestations, and thematic congruity in the online environmental discourses. The results portray a picture of ecological thought that is so varied, including deep ecology, social ecology, feminism, and others, providing different perspectives on the human-environment relationship. However, common themes, including sustainability, social justice, and global cooperation, point towards the need for more collaborative and inclusive approaches to environmental governance. Additionally, the thesis offers complementary information on the dynamic relations between the ecosophical dispositions, discursive orientations, and online-offline relations and discourses. The insights generated have implications for environmental discourses and decision-making. The research underscores the need for dialogue, collaboration, and action and promotes diversity and inclusivity to ensure the future is sustainable and regenerative.

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Department English

Language English

Publication Date 2024-12-06

Subject English Linguistics

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