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PLOICTSI
POLITICS
W L A
LAW
L G E G U N AA
LANGUAGE
Language and
Politics
 Politics
The activities associated
with the governance of a
country
 The relationship
between Language and
Politics
 Language as a means of
communication in Politics
Language has a huge
impact on the way
countries move forward
Types of Communication:

- Verbal
- Non – verbal
 Characteristics of Political
Communication
• Mass media
- Type of media that reaches a
large audience
• Group orientation and
representation
 D E BResults
Predicted A T E
Miting
Predictedde Abanse
Results
 Language and Politics

Language and words are the

currency of power in politics.
 The relationship
between Language and
law
 Law
Rule established by the
authorities. It regulates
the behavior of the
country
 Relationship of Language and
Law

• Lawmakers use language to

make law
• Language serves as a
vehicle for understanding
 Relationship of Language and
Law

Language Politics
- Jargon language used in
political arena.
 Relationship of Language and
Law

Example of Political Jargon:

• trapo/ dirty rag/
pamunas
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