Geopolitical Representations of Russia and Ukraine in the Spanish Version of Russia Today news media
Název práce v češtině: | Geopolitická reprezentace Ruska a Ukrajiny ve španělské verzi zpravodajského média Russia Today |
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Název v anglickém jazyce: | Geopolitical Representations of Russia and Ukraine in the Spanish Version of Russia Today news media |
Klíčová slova: | ruská média, Latinská Amerika, Ukrajina, kritická analýza diskurzu, korpusová lingvistika, geopolitické narativy, mezinárodní vztahy, vliv médií, geopolitické strategie |
Klíčová slova anglicky: | Russian media, Latin America, Ukraine, critical discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, geopolitical narratives, international relations, media influence, geopolitical strategies |
Akademický rok vypsání: | 2022/2023 |
Typ práce: | diplomová práce |
Jazyk práce: | angličtina |
Ústav: | Katedra politologie (23-KP) |
Vedoucí / školitel: | PhDr. Malvína Krausz Hladká, Ph.D. |
Řešitel: | skrytý![]() |
Datum přihlášení: | 30.08.2023 |
Datum zadání: | 06.09.2023 |
Datum a čas obhajoby: | 20.09.2024 09:00 |
Místo konání obhajoby: | Areál Jinonice, C520, 520, seminární místnost IPS |
Datum odevzdání elektronické podoby: | 31.07.2024 |
Datum proběhlé obhajoby: | 20.09.2024 |
Oponenti: | Mgr. Bohumil Doboš, Ph.D. |
Zásady pro vypracování |
the structure of the thesis will be as follows: Chapter 1 includes the introduction of the research topic and objectives Chapter 2 consists of a literature review covering the theoretical framework, Russian geopolitical strategies, media influence, and the geopolitics of Latin America. In chapter 3, the methodology is outlined, showing the step by step of the analysis using Fairclough’s three-dimensional model of discourse analysis. Chapters 4 and 5 contain the findings of the study, focusing on the core themes, narratives, and strategies through which RT represents the Ukraine conflict and its implications for Latin American geopolitics. It is in Chapter 6 that the synthesis of findings is presented, along with theoretical and practical implications, and suggested further research. |
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Předběžná náplň práce |
This thesis will analyze the strategic use of media by Russia and the way in which Russia Today media, known as RT, produces discourses and representations for Spanish-speaking audiences regarding Russia and Ukraine as geopolitical spaces. Through the use of critical discourse analysis and corpus linguistics, this work tries to unveil the underlying themes and messages within the RT coverage of news to show Russian geopolitical strategies’ impact on the international perception of these areas in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The study reveals that RT portrays Ukraine as an instrument in the broader confrontation between the West with a traditional unjust world order, and a new equitable multipolar world in which Russia is one of the leaders. Additionally, Ukraine is depicted as a deeply dependent on external help which takes away their sovereignty. On the contrary the narratives around Russia portray it as a global power, the protector of Eurasia who regardless of western attacks keeps being strong. The second objective of the thesis is also to highlight the impact of media in building the geopolitical imagination and the need for understanding these narratives in the context of global power struggle. Finally, this study is relevant in the broader debate regarding the effect of the media on international relations, and critical geopolitics.
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Předběžná náplň práce v anglickém jazyce |
This thesis will analyze the strategic use of media by Russia and the way in which Russia Today media, known as RT, produces discourses and representations for Spanish-speaking audiences regarding Russia and Ukraine as geopolitical spaces. Through the use of critical discourse analysis and corpus linguistics, this work tries to unveil the underlying themes and messages within the RT coverage of news to show Russian geopolitical strategies’ impact on the international perception of these areas in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The study reveals that RT portrays Ukraine as an instrument in the broader confrontation between the West with a traditional unjust world order, and a new equitable multipolar world in which Russia is one of the leaders. Additionally, Ukraine is depicted as a deeply dependent on external help which takes away their sovereignty. On the contrary the narratives around Russia portray it as a global power, the protector of Eurasia who regardless of western attacks keeps being strong. The second objective of the thesis is also to highlight the impact of media in building the geopolitical imagination and the need for understanding these narratives in the context of global power struggle. Finally, this study is relevant in the broader debate regarding the effect of the media on international relations, and critical geopolitics. |