Digital Media and Information in Society/Student Journals/Jasjacksonftw/Critical Analysis of Telegraphy

Critical Framework

Critical Framework is a method that goes beyond the surface of language to uncover the underlying power structures and ideologies present in discourse. It aims to critically analyze how language is used to construct meaning and representation.

Data Collection:

The study analyzed a sample of 60 news articles and editorial pieces from four newspapers: Al-Ahram, Al-Masry Al-Youm, The Telegraph, and The Washington Post. These articles covered the events of the Egyptian Revolution from January 25 to February 17, 2011, which included the period immediately following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. Key Findings:

Summary

The study examined media coverage of the Egyptian protest movement's downfall of President Hosni Mubarak's regime in newspapers like Al-Ahram, Al-Masry Al-Youm, The Telegraph, and The Washington Post. Key findings include national newspapers emphasizing protester violence and using victimizing language, while international papers provided a more balanced view, supporting the protesters. The intriguing conclusion suggests a link between adherence to the protest paradigm and reporting style: closer alignment results in war-reporting, while deviation leans toward peace journalism.