A Contrastive Rhetoric Analysis of English and Hindi Editorials

Autor/inn/en	Bolgün, M. Ali; Mangla, Asham
Titel	A Contrastive Rhetoric Analysis of English and Hindi Editorials
Quelle	In: Journal of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics, 21 (2017) 2, S.15-39 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1345-8353
Schlagwörter	Contrastive Linguistics; English; Indo European Languages; Discourse Analysis; Rhetoric; News Media; Persuasive Discourse; Literary Styles; Language Usage + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Linguistics; Kontrastive Linguistik; English language; Englisch; Indoeuropäisch; Diskursanalyse; Rhetorik; Nachrichtenwesen; Persuasion; Persuasive Kommunikation; Literarischer Stil; Sprachgebrauch
Abstract	This study explores and identifies a number of key qualitative and quantitative differences in textual discourse styles in English and Hindi editorials found in the "New York Times" ("NYT) and "Navbharat", respectively. These differences could be the source of strenuous processing of such editorials by learners of Hindi. Our contrastive rhetoric analysis reveals that, in general, "NYT" editorials are more detailed and stand-alone pieces; that is to say, writer-responsible. The arguments, suggestions, and recommendations therein are directly stated. The main argument appears early, and details are provided later, following a deductive writing style. Also, there is an observed avoidance of passive voice constructions. "Navbharat" editorials, on the other hand, seem to rely on readers' background knowledge of the issue presented and, therefore, consists of fewer details and, as such, are reader-responsible. The arguments, suggestions, and recommendations are often indirectly stated. The main argument is often missing or stated at the end of the editorial after a number of details are provided, evidencing an inductive writing style. In "Navbharat" editorials, there is also an observed ample use of passive voice constructions. Rhetorical organization of editorials in each of these publications may work for the readership of the respective publications within the culture in which they operate. However, such differences would require language professionals to develop teaching materials and strategies to help learners comprehend editorials and other high level texts in each of the respective languages. To that end, we are suggesting a few strategies. [A list of editorials used for this study is provided.] (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics. Cheongji National University of Education. Main Bldg #506, 2065 Cheongnam-ro, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28690, Korea. e-mail: paaljournal@gmail.com; Web site: http://paal.kr/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01