Personal and national narratives: Systemic functional linguistic analysis of 'I' and 'We' in the Biden’s Presidential campaign

Al Umami, Habiba ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5959-8391 (2024) Personal and national narratives: Systemic functional linguistic analysis of 'I' and 'We' in the Biden’s Presidential campaign. Bulletin of Science Education, 4 (2). pp. 129-141. ISSN 2774-4299

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Abstract

This study delves into Joe Biden's use of the personal pronouns "I" and "We"
in his presidential campaign speeches, analyzed through the framework of
Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). By examining how Biden presents
himself and the nation, the research uncovers the narratives crafted to
promote a sense of unity and leadership. The SFL framework provides a
detailed description of the linguistic choices that shape Biden's selfrepresentation and his depiction of America, highlighting the strategies used
to connect with voters on both personal and national levels. The results
reveal Biden's portrayal of America, his vision for the future, and the specific
policies he advocates. Such portrayals are expressed through six processes of
Ideational metafunction: Material, Mental, Behavioral, Verbal, Existential,
and Relational. Relational process is the highest process found in the data. It
implies Biden’s inclusivity as common American people and his effort to
resonate with a diverse audience. In short, this analysis enhances the
understanding of the rhetorical tools utilized in political discourse to create
impactful narratives.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Systemic Functional Linguistics, Ideational Metafunction, Biden, Politics
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2004 Linguistics > 200403 Discourse and Pragmatics 20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2004 Linguistics
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of English Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Habiba Al Umami
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2024 12:54

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