This chapter is based on a 25,000 word corpus which was constructed from reports from international journalists in Iraq. The corpus was analysed using the Wordsmith Tools specialised software, and adopting corpus-assisted discourse studies approach looking in particular at evaluative language and stance. The chapter argues that 'embedded' reporters took on a role as opinion-givers, witnesses and interpreters of events, not entirely in keeping with journalistic standards of impartiality and objectivity. These reporters were not 'over and above' the news but personally and subjectively involved in the unfolding events..
A war of words: a linguistic analysis of BBC embed reports during the Iraq conflict
CLARK, CAROLINE MARY DE BOHUN
2007
Abstract
This chapter is based on a 25,000 word corpus which was constructed from reports from international journalists in Iraq. The corpus was analysed using the Wordsmith Tools specialised software, and adopting corpus-assisted discourse studies approach looking in particular at evaluative language and stance. The chapter argues that 'embedded' reporters took on a role as opinion-givers, witnesses and interpreters of events, not entirely in keeping with journalistic standards of impartiality and objectivity. These reporters were not 'over and above' the news but personally and subjectively involved in the unfolding events..
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