Critical Discourse Analysis of a political speech: A case study of Shahbaz Sharif speech at UN

Abstract

This paper explores the complex relationship between language and ideology in political discourse, using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to analyze Shahbaz Sharif's speech. The goal of the study is to identify broader societal ramifications by investigating the way political leaders strategically employ language. The ideational and textual meta-functions are examined in this study using Halliday's Systematic Functional Grammar as its analytical basis. The analysis illustrates Shahbaz Sharif's language decisions by thoroughly examining material, mental, relational, and verbal processes. Based on statistical research, Shahbaz Sharif's lexical choices highlight word richness and complexity, providing insights into his communication style. The study also looks at textual and thematic meaning. The research offers a thorough summary of the speaker's issues, including everything from climatic variability and its repercussions to humanitarian disasters, modifications to national security frameworks, peace initiatives, and regional conflicts.  The paper advances knowledge of political speech by highlighting the social consequences and power relationships inherent in language use.