Discourse Analysis of Politicians Social Media Posts

Authors

  • Alia Azmi Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Ike Sylvia Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Desy Mardhiah Universitas Negeri Padang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26623/themessenger.v10i2.792

Keywords:

Discourse Analysis, Politicians Social Media, Prabowo Subianto, Ridwan Kamil, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Abstract

The use of social media, especially by political figures, can directly bridge communications between politicians and their constituents and other supportive or opposing parties. This study aims to analyze the posts of political figures social media using discourse analysis to convey explicit or implicit messages that can not be separated from political intentions. Discourse analysis helps to understand the meaning of message or text of the media regarding the messenger's social environment and relationships. The study found that three political figures with most followers in three most popular social media platforms--Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter--Prabowo Subianto, Ridwan Kamil, and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono represent their nationalism and Islamic identity in their social media posts. They also convey their opinions about the general political issues in spite of divisive political condition among public that is also visible among politicians.

Author Biographies

  • Alia Azmi, Universitas Negeri Padang
    Alia Azmi is a Lecturer and Researcher in Civic Education Department, Universitas Negeri Padang. Her field of interest is global media and communication, social media and politics.
  • Ike Sylvia, Universitas Negeri Padang
    Ike Sylvia is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Sociology Department of Universitas Negeri Padang.
  • Desy Mardhiah, Universitas Negeri Padang
    Desy Mardhiah is a Lecturer and Researcher in Sociology Department, Universitas Negeri Padang.

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2018-07-31

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