CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF SHEHBAZ SHARIF AND IMRAN KHAN SPEECH AT UNGA

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the goals and underlying motives behind the speeches given by Imran Khan and Shehbaz Sharif. To achieve this, a method called Critical Discourse Analysis will be employed to examine how language interacts with the social and political contexts in which these speeches are delivered. Various aspects such as politics, economy, and religion are explored. This qualitative research will utilize a corpus-based analysis and apply Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to analyze Imran Khan's speech from September 27, 2019, and Shehbaz Sharif's speech from September 23, 2022. The outcomes of this study are based on Fairclough's CDA model, which encompasses three primary stages. By using Fairclough's model, people can better understand and interpret the content of these speeches. The research reveals the efforts made by both political leaders to present a positive portrayal of Muslims and Islam to other countries and the international media. It is important to acknowledge that this study has limitations due to data availability. Nevertheless, it can serve as a valuable resource for future researchers interested in conducting further investigations on Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA).