THE STUDY OF OFFICIAL DISCOURSE IN LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
discourse studies, official discourse, institutional communication, critical discourse analysis, linguistics, powerAbstract
This article examines the linguistic features of official discourse. It analyzes how language is used in official documents, laws, and governmental texts. The study explores the theoretical basis, structure, and functions of official discourse. The results show that official language is characterized by precise vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and directive functions. The study also notes the absence of emotional language in official texts. It emphasizes that official language helps maintain institutional power and legality. The research contributes to modern discourse studies. The article helps explain official discourse as a separate linguistic phenomenon.
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