The Title of the Researcher’s Proposal (Title+ Name+ Specialty +University) An Ecolinguistic Analysis of William Faulkner ’s “ Go down , Moses “ A proposal submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the MA Arts in English language and literal Applied linguistics . Submitted by : Mayyada Gamal Mohamed Fouad . Mansoura University
(Short Bio about the Candidate) My name is Mayyada Gamal . I live in Mansoura . I was born in 1986 . I graduated from Mansoura University , faculty of arts , specialized in English Language . I had a preliminary year in English Linguistics in 2015 and had it last year 2023 . I did a TOEFL IBT test in 2015 .
An Introduction Stories can destroy civilizations , can win wars , can lose them , can conquer hearts by the millions ….. Can reshape the psychic mould of a people , can re- mould the political and spiritual temps of an age …… Emerging fields include ecopsychology , eco – criticism , ecofeminism , ecopoetics , ecohistory , environmental communication and ecosociology . Ecolinguistcs is an umbrella term for a wide range of approach , with different aims and goals . Ecolinguistic Analysis language to reveal the stories we live by , judges those stories according to an ecosophy , resists stories which oppose the ecosophy , contributes to the search for new stories to live by .
Research Question 1 -How ecolinguistic analysis ideologies helped us grasp the moral and ethical lessons embedded through discourse ? 2 -How is the biodiversity seen in the novel ? 3 -How did biodiversity help to shape the framework of the novel ? 4 -How did the writer present the events of the novel back and forth in time to shed light on the history of characters ? 5 - What are the approaches used in this novel ? 6 - How does the environment affected the characters , their behavior , and the discourse of the novel ? 7 – How does using elements of nature and the surrounding environment helped shaping the stream of discourse through the events of the novel ? 8 – clarify using the ideologies of ecolinguistic discourse the mutual effect of nature and man. 9 – How does the ecolinguistic study of “ Go down , Moses “ likely to explore the ways in which language is used to convey the characters’ relationship with the land , the impact of environmental changes on their lives , and the cultural significance of the natural world within the narrative ? 10 –In what ways is the study beneficial to the society ?
Purpose of Study/ Research Objectives 1 – exploring the connections between language , culture , and the environment within the narrative , the study can raise awareness about the intricate relationship between human language and natural world . This can foster a deeper understanding of the impact of environmental changes on individuals for ecological interconnectedness . 2 – contribute to the preservation and representation of cultural and environmental heritage within literary works . 3 – How the study can bridge the gap between literature , linguistics , and environmental studies , offering interdisciplinary insights into the complex interplay between language , culture and the environment .
Methodology (The Researcher’s Approach) Ecological Discourse Analysis is a methodology used in the field of ecolinguistics features , values , reasoning , and forms of participation in environmental discourse . 1 – Systemic functional linguistics : grounded in the framework of systemic functional linguistics , which provide a theoretical basis for analyzing language in its social context . 2 – Ecosophy : the principles of ecosphy , which include diversity and harmony , interaction and coexistence . These shape the analysis of discourse and help identify the ecological dimensions of language use . 3 – Theoretical sysem 4 – Qualitative case studies 5 – Critical Ecolinguistics 6 – Multifunctional theory 7 – Discourse order : consider both communicative event .
The Theoretical Framework of the Researcher’s Study The Theoretical framework for ecological discourse analysis presents a comprehensive and applicable theoretical framework for ecological discourse analysis , providing insights into ecological grammar . It covers various applications of the framework , such as the analysis of emergency language , media discourse , loan words . Linguistic landscape promotion , and enterprise ecological responsibility .
Chapterization 1 – introducing Ecolinguistic Analysis 2 – Introducing the writer . 3 – Introducing the novel “ Go down , Moses “
Expected Results Or Conclusion (Optional) The study can prompt ethical considerations regarding the representation of the environment in literature and the implications for environmental advocacy , can also encourage discussions about environmental stewardship and ethical responsibilities of individuals and societies towards the natural world Ecolinguistic study of “ Go down , Moses “ has the potential to contribute to societal progress by fostering environmental awareness , cultural preservation , interdisciplinary dialogue , and ethical considerations to the human nature relationship .
The Availability of Sources(Examples on Primary Sources & Secondary Sources) The well- known and available web sites to provide books and articles with publication ethics . The Library inside Mansoura university . The published articles and books of the subject – matter .