A Critical Discourse Analysis of two speeches on women by Hillary Clinton in 1995 and 2013. M.A. Thesis Linguistics: 60 22 02 01

• Main Author: Phạm, Thị Tuấn
• Other Authors: Ngô, Hữu Hoàng
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: ĐHNN 2017
• Online Access: http://repository.vnu.edu.vn/handle/VNU_123/39903
• Institution: Vietnam National University, Hanoi

This study attempts to discover the relationship between power, ideology and discourse embraced in two speeches delivered by Hillary Clinton in 1995 and 2013, using the CDA framework suggested by Norman Fair clough (2001). The analysis is carried out in three separated phases namely Description, Interpretation, and Explanation. Major aspects selected for analysis include vocabulary, grammar, and macro - structures. Due to the limited time, the study focuses on a nalysis of lexical choice, voice, pronouns, and large - scale structures. The findings show that ideology and power are expressed in a number of ways, and there is not much difference between two speeches. The biggest difference lies on the situational conte xt that exerts influences on exhibiting power and ideology. While 1995 speech centers on depicting the reality of harsh treatment on women, 2013 speech offers a review of achievements and remains in fights for women advancement. In general, both speeches s erve as Clinton‘s calls for actions on women rights violations.