The representation of Syrian refugees in Canadian online news media: a focus on the Topos of burdening

Mustafa, Manar and Pilus, Zahariah and Lotfie, Maskanah Mohammad (2021) The representation of Syrian refugees in Canadian online news media: a focus on the Topos of burdening. Canadian Journal of Communication, 46 (4). pp. 875-903. ISSN 0705-3657 E-ISSN 1499-6642

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Abstract

Background: This study focuses on the representation of Syrian refugees in Canadian online news media. It examines 375 articles selected from three of the most visited Canadian news sites, namely the Toronto Star, which favours the Liberal Party, and the Toronto Sun and National Post, which favour the Conservative Party. Analysis: The basis of this research is a topoi analysis, whereby instances of the topos of burdening are identified, examined, and categorized as either positive or negative. Conclusion and implications: A distinction is drawn between the depiction of Syrian refugees in conservative- and liberal-leaning news sources. The findings aim to provide some insight into the possible impact of media representation on both the Syrian refugees and the Canadian public.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Critical discourse analysis; Topoi analysis; Canadian online news media; Syrian refugees
Subjects:	F History United States, Canada, Latin America > F1001 Canada (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) P Language and Literature > PE English
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Depositing User:	Dr. Maskanah Mohammad Lotfie
Date Deposited:	28 Dec 2021 16:49
Last Modified:	28 Dec 2021 16:49
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95559

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