Abstract
The global health crisis caused by the Coronavirus increased considerably the need for accessible communication for minoritized groups, including migrants, refugees, and people with intellectual disabilities (Piller et al. 2020). In Finland, it is estimated that 11%–14% of the population need Easy Language in their daily lives. Easy Languages are modified language forms aimed at people who have difficulties understanding standard language. (Leskelä 2021.)
Our presentation, informed by media linguistics (Perrin 2017), is centered on Easy Finnish television news coverage of the epidemic and, specifically, on news about the restrictions issued during the first wave. We examine the practices through which the authorities, experts, and lay people are given voice to (de)legitimate and discuss the restrictions. We consider the division of labor between direct and indirect quoting and the practices of recontextualization (see, Ekström 2001). Of particular interest are the direct quotes as they may not be accessible to the target groups.
Our data consist of 72 Easy Finnish news items broadcast by Finland’s public service television (Yleisradio) between January and June in 2020.
Our presentation, informed by media linguistics (Perrin 2017), is centered on Easy Finnish television news coverage of the epidemic and, specifically, on news about the restrictions issued during the first wave. We examine the practices through which the authorities, experts, and lay people are given voice to (de)legitimate and discuss the restrictions. We consider the division of labor between direct and indirect quoting and the practices of recontextualization (see, Ekström 2001). Of particular interest are the direct quotes as they may not be accessible to the target groups.
Our data consist of 72 Easy Finnish news items broadcast by Finland’s public service television (Yleisradio) between January and June in 2020.
| Translated title of the contribution | Referointikäytännöt Ylen selkokielisten tv-uutisten koronaviruspandemian uutisoinnissa |
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| Original language | English |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Nov 2023 |
| Publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | NORDISCO, the 7th Nordic Interdisciplinary Conference on Discourse and Interaction - Tampere University, Tampere, Finland Duration: 15 Nov 2023 → 17 Nov 2023 https://events.tuni.fi/nordisco2023/ |
Conference
| Conference | NORDISCO, the 7th Nordic Interdisciplinary Conference on Discourse and Interaction |
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| Abbreviated title | NORDISCO |
| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Tampere |
| Period | 15/11/23 → 17/11/23 |
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