Language, Power, Euphemism & Public Discourse

What this note covers

1. 1. Language as Instrument of Power in Public Discourse
2. 2. Doublespeak and Bureaucratic Jargon
3. 3. Euphemism: Face-Saving vs Obfuscation
4. 4. Political Correctness and Inclusive Language Debates
5. 5. Obfuscation in Formal Registers: Syntax, Nominalisations, and Hedges
6. 6. Propaganda, Spin, and the Language of Persuasion
7. 7. Analysing Power Language in the Exam: Section B and Section C Strategies

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes