The College of Languages Discusses a Master’s Thesis in Russian Language
The Department of Russian Language at the College of Languages, University of Baghdad, discussed a master’s thesis titled “Suggestive Phrases and Their Semantic Interpretations in Political Discourse: Putin’s Speeches During the Crisis with Ukraine as a Model” by Suha Hashim Tu’ma on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
The thesis aimed to focus on the linguistic aspect with an artistic touch, highlighting the speaker’s professionalism in using implication and innuendo, especially when coming from prominent politicians, and emphasizing its impact on international politics.
Through her thesis, the researcher analyzed texts, clarified their strategic dimensions, and explored both their direct and metaphorical linguistic influences as well as their political effects. Numerous examples and texts were cited to enrich the research, serving as a foundation for broader and more comprehensive studies.
The thesis included the use of suggestion techniques from linguistic and semantic perspectives, particularly in political discourse. It focused on the suggestive nature of Vladimir Putin’s political speeches, especially regarding the crisis with Ukraine.
The choice of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a subject was due to his significance as a global political figure, his mastery in selecting impactful expressions, Russia’s role in shaping international politics, the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis on the global stage, and the profound expressive implications of Putin’s speeches.
The thesis concluded that employing techniques of suggestion and implication through linguistic use has a significant effect in achieving the desired goals without affecting the nature of relations between interlocutors or political parties. Such techniques also play a major role in conveying meaning to listeners and readers while adding an artistic or sometimes humorous touch without compromising inter-country relations.
The committee recommended that the researcher takes consideration of the observations provided by its members. The thesis was accepted as “satisfactory.”
