University of Basrah Examines US Presidential Speeches on Iraq from 1990 to 2010: A Study in Light of Critical Discourse Analysis
A master's thesis at the College of Education, Al-Qurna, University of Basrah, examined US presidential speeches on Iraq from 1990 to 2010: A Study in Light of Critical Discourse Analysis.
The thesis, presented by student Basima Farhan Sahi, aimed to demonstrate the rhetorical strategies used by US presidents, monitor the shifts between their administrations, and highlight the relationship between language and power in shaping policies and shaping public awareness.
The thesis included shedding light on the nature of US presidential discourse on Iraq during three pivotal eras, including the 1991 Gulf War, the economic blockade, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq and its repercussions up to 2010. It relied on a critical analysis approach to uncover the ideological and political dimensions underlying these speeches.
Department of Media and Governmental Communication
