Language and politics: A study of presidential speeches of selected Ghanaian leaders
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DOI: 10.1080/00437956.2016.1275358
Abstract: This study explores the illocutionary acts performed in Presidential Inaugural Addresses (PIAs) by Ghanaian presidents of the 4th republic and their intended communicative effects on the audience. It also investigates the indicators that give rise… read more here.
Keywords: study presidential; politics study; presidential speeches; study ... See more keywords
“On Cloud Nine”: Positive memories in American Presidential Speeches (1945–2017)
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DOI: 10.1177/1750698018811978
Abstract: In light of a long chain of horrific tragedies and catastrophes made by both nature and man, the current focus of memory studies on difficult pasts and shameful moments, and the expectation of political leaders… read more here.
Keywords: presidential speeches; cloud nine; nine positive; positive memories ... See more keywords