Discourse analysis of media coverage on covid-19 vaccines based on selected opinion weeklies Cover Image

Analiza dyskursu medialnego dotyczącego szczepionek przeciwko COVID-19 na przykładzie wybranych tygodników opinii
Discourse analysis of media coverage on covid-19 vaccines based on selected opinion weeklies

Author(s): Korneliusz Zieliński
Subject(s): Communication studies
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Łodzi
Keywords: media discourse; opinion-forming press; weekly; Critical Discourse Analysis; media pluralism; political parallelism; COVID-19

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the results of an analysis of narratives about COVID-19 vaccines in selected opinion-forming weeks: “Polityka”, “Tygodnik Powszechny”, and “Gazeta Polska”. Critical discourse analysis was used in the study. Based on the analyzed material, it can be observed that all three weeklies expressed a positive stance toward COVID-19 vaccines. In the context of values and beliefs, “Polityka”criticized the Church and its insufficient role in encouraging society to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.In contrast, “Gazeta Polska” and “Tygodnik Powszechny” referenced the values of human health and life, and considered getting vaccinated against the coronavirus an expression of collective responsibility and respect for one’s neighbor.

  • Issue Year: 35/2026
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 159-186
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: Polish
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