Sharapanovska Y. Realization of the PANDEMIC concept in the English-language media discourse (linguistic and social aspect)

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

State registration number

0824U001058

Thesis Registration Form

0824U001058.pdf

Applicant for

Specialization

  • 035 - Філологія

27-03-2024

Specialized Academic Board

4940

International Humanitarian University

Essay

This dissertation represents a significant contribution to contemporary linguistics as it develops a new methodology for studying the linguistic-social features of implementing the concept of PANDEMIC in modern English. The main methodological elements of the research include the application of lexicographic analysis, selection of empirical material from English-language media discourse, and conducting an experiment involving native English speakers. The findings of the study allowed to refine theoretical knowledge in studying the concept of PANDEMIC by identifying its representatives at different lexical levels, as well as by elucidating the formation of neologisms and changes in the meaning and perception of the concept in the mental world of English speakers. Linguistic theories, particularly in the fields of semantics, stylistics, and discourse analysis, were developed and modified. One of particular importance is the identification of how language changes and adapts in crisis situations, which is crucial for the linguistic study of crisis communication and the formation of public opinion. The study also revealed the peculiarities of linguistic adaptation and the use of the term "pandemic" in different cultural and social contexts. Thus, this dissertation holds significant theoretical value as it expands the understanding of language, perception, and communication in the context of global crises and emergencies. Its results contribute to a better understanding of the impact of language on shaping public opinion and the development of linguistic constructions in crisis conditions. It has been noted that the concept of PANDEMIC is not sufficiently studied, considering the recent changes that have led to the expansion of the concept's structure, as well as changes in its metaphorical perception by representatives of different linguistic cultures. Despite the fact that some domestic and foreign linguists have addressed the issue of studying the PANDEMIC concept, their focus has been more narrow: J. Lakoff, an American cognitive scientist and linguist, studied how language and framing influence people's perception and reactions to pandemic events in his work "Metaphors We Live By" (1980); R. Lakoff explored the concept in her work "Language and Woman's Place" (1975); S. Gentzel conducted research on "The Language of Covid-19: Communicating the Coronavirus Pandemic" regarding the impact of language on perception and communication during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020); D. Tannen wrote "Covid-19, Risk, and Pandemic Culture: The View from Social Interaction" (2020); A. Liddy authored "CoronaVirus Discourse: A Critical Discourse Analysis of COVID-19 Media Narratives" (2020); Ukrainian linguist O. Ponomariv investigated the issue of the pandemic on the example of Ukrainian media in works such as "Language and Pandemic: Using Linguistic Tools to Analyze Communication Strategies of Ukrainian Media during the Spread of COVID-19" (2020) and "Language and Communication in Times of Pandemic: Linguistic Analysis of Speech Strategies in Ukrainian Society" (2021); N. Petlyuchenko et al. published "COVID-19 as a media-cum-language event: Cognitive, communicative, and cross-cultural aspects" (2020); V. Mizetska et al. explored "Administration of the educational process (legal and linguistic-didactic aspects) in the conditions of quarantine and post-quarantine measures caused by COVID-19."

Read more

Research papers

1. Shkvorchenko, N., Hromovenko, V., & Sharapanovska, Y. (2021). The concept of «pandemic» in modern English-language political discourse. Amazonia Investiga, 10(46), 225–233. URL : https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2021.46.10.23

2. Shkvorchenko, N., Pershyna, L., Sharapanovska, Yu., Adamova, H., Leontiev, O. (2022). The Linguistic Realisation of «Pandemic» Concept in Contemporary English. ISSN 1799-2591 Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Vol. 12, No. 12. 2471–2477, December, 2022. URL : https://dspace.onua.edu.ua/server/api/core/bitstreams/0a5b9a3b-3db5-4eeb-b8d2- bf468a533bc9/content.

3. Sharapanovska, Y. (2022). “PANDEMIC” CONCEPT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Scientific Journal of Polonia University, 47(4), 81-88. URL : http://pnap.ap.edu.pl/index.php/pnap/article/view/768

4. Шарапановська, Ю. В. (2021а). Концепт «ПАНДЕМІЯ» в англомовному лінгвістичному просторі. Закарпатські філологічні студії, Випуск 18, С. 162–167. URL : http://nbuv.gov.ua/j-pdf/trphst_2021_18_31.pdf

5. Шарапановська, Ю. В. (2023). Концепт PANDEMIC в англомовному медійному дискурсі. Науковий журнал "Академічні студії". Серія «Гуманітарні науки». Вип. 2. С. 96–104. URL : http://academstudies.volyn.ua/index.php/humanities/article/%20view/474/447

6. Sharapanovska, Yu. (2020b). Implementation of the «PANDEMIC» concept in modern English. Актуальні питання гуманітарних наук : міжвузівський збірник наукових праць молодих вчених Дрогобицького державного педагогічного університету імені Івана Франка. Вип. 34. Том 5, С. 158–163. URL : https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/api/file/viewByFileId/1205692

7. Sharapanovska, Yu.V. (2021a). Linguistic approaches to the concept study. Науковий вісник Міжнародного гуманітарного університету. Сер.: Філологія. No 47 том 2. Одеса: Видавничий дім «Гельветика». С. 150–153. URL : http://www.vestnik-philology.mgu.od.ua/archive/v47/part_2/36.pdf

8. Шкворченко, Н. М., Шарапановська, Ю. В. (2021). Структура класифікації концепту у лінгвістичному досліджені. Наукові записки Міжнародного гуманітарного університету. Одеса: Видавничий дім «Гельветика», 2021. Вип. 35, С. 52–56.

9. Шкворченко, Н. М., Шарапановська, Ю. В. (2022). Неологізми як складова концепту «Пандемія», Наукові записки Міжнародного гуманітарного університету. Одеса: Видавничий дім «Гельветика». Вип. 36, С. 120–124.

10. Шарапановська, Ю. В. (2020). До проблем концепту в лінгвістиці. Наукові записки Міжнародного гуманітарного університету : {збірник}. Одеса: Видавничий дім «Гельветика». Вип. 33, С. 95–98.

11. Шарапановська, Ю. В. (2021b). Засади вивчення концепту в лінгвістиці. Наукові записки Міжнародного гуманітарного університету. Одеса: Видавничий дім «Гельветика». Вип. 34, С. 95–100.

12. Шарапановська, Ю. (2023b). Особливості актуалізації концепту PANDEMIC в медійному дискурсі. Інноваційні підходи до формування багатомовної та полікультурної компетенції в умовах викликів сьогодення, 23- 24 листопада 2023 р. Матеріали Міжнародної науково-практичної конференції, 23-24 листопада 2023 р., м. Одеса, Міжнародний гуманітарний університет. С. 159–162. https://doi.org/10.32837/11300.26952.

13. Sharapanovska, Yu. (2020a). Concept of «Disease» in the English language. Specialized and multidisciplinary scientific researches: Collection of scientific papers «LOГО» with Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference, December 11, 2020. Amsterdam, The Netherland: European Scientific Platform, Volume 6, 8,25 printed sheets, P. 13–16.

14. Sharapanovska, Yu. (2022). PANDEMIC English vocabulary changes. 2nd Іnternational Аntalya scientific research and innovative studies congress held on March 17-21, 2022. Antalya, Turkey P. 130–133. http://surl.li/oogeu.

15. Sharapanovska Yu. (2023). Synonym field of the pandemic concept. 1st International Scientific and practical Internet Conference ,Achievements of 21st Century Scientific Community: Proceedings of the 1st International Scientific and Practical Internet Conference, September 14-15, 2023. FOP Marenichenko V. V., Dnipro, Ukraine, 523 p. P. 21–23.

Read more

Files

autoreferat-Анотація Ю- Шарапановської.pdf

Дисертація Ю- Шарапановської.pdf

Similar theses

0824U001191

Olha Y. Sydorenko

Military discourse in Ukrainian prose of the early 21st century

0824U001182

Yuliia Fedik

Multimodal Means of a Politician’s Image Portraying (a Case Study of American Mass Media Cartoons)

0824U001184

Oksana Furman

Multimodal Means of Prevention Actualization in Short Texts (a Case Study of the English-Language COVID-19 Resources)

0824U001103

Farman Jawhar Ramazan Ramazan

“GENRE AND STYLISTIC DOMINANTS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE’S DETECTIVE FICTION”.

0824U001056

Daryna Solovei

Linguistic and cultural adaptation of Gospel texts for a multigenerational audience (Italian and Ukrainian translation traditions)