Discourse Representation of Quora App Users’ Comments on Najwa Shihab: Critical Discourse Analysis

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10.2991/978-2-38476-086-2_106How to use a DOI?

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critical discourse analysis; discourse representation; quora app; user comments; najwa shihab

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to trace the comments of Quora application users with the discussion of the figure of Najwa Shihab in discussion forums as a shaper of public opinion. Methodology: The authors in this study used qualitative descriptive methods. The data found by the researcher in the form of uploaded comment text is then analyzed, interpreted and a conclusion is drawn. The source of the data comes from the comments of public opinion of users of the Quora application as one of the social media platforms. The data analysis used in this study is a krtitis discourse analysis model approach developed by Fairclough. Results: The results in this study were then drawn conclusions into three categories, the first of which is the micro-level (textual analysis) of the structure of the comment text of the Quora application user in the discussion of giving rise to communication that presents a form of communication results that places the public as the subject of discourse. Secondly, the meso level (discourse practice dimension) of the middle position at this level according to Fairclough is in the stage of the process of production and consumption of text. Third, the macro level, (social practice dimension) of the Quora application as a special platform for discussion space so that users can exchange opinions into a production space from visual culture. Applications/Originality/Value: Public opinion is the result of identifying various kinds of opinions expressed by a group and then forming a mutual agreement.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mellyonisa Athariq Samsulhadi
AU  - Agus Budi Wahyudi
AU  - Atiqa Sabardila
AU  - Markhamah
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/08/29
TI  - Discourse Representation of Quora App Users’ Comments on Najwa Shihab: Critical Discourse Analysis
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Learning and Advanced Education (ICOLAE 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1275
EP  - 1289
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-086-2_106
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-086-2_106
ID  - Samsulhadi2023
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