Investigating the Role of Cultural Values and Linguistic Features in Shaping the Political Stances in Central Arabs Issues from CDA Perspective

Abstract

This study aims at investigating the role of cultural values and linguistic features in shaping political stances in Central Arabs Issues from CDA perspective. The study adopted the analytical method, the researcher collected data by using a content analysis. The findings of the study revealed that cultural values and linguistic features play a great role in shaping political stances in Central Arabs Issues from CDA perspective. Moreover, ideological expressions , the style of discourse and differences among ethnic and religious groups cause significant differences in political stances .In the light of the findings of the study, the researcher recommended that the use of pronouns in political discourse is significant and manipulative since it generates political stands. The use of linguistic features such as nominalization, passivation and metaphors shape the political stances of the Arab participants on T.V show talk. Furthermore, cultural values are significant in shaping political stances in Central Arabs Issues from CDA perspective.