The aim of this term paper is to give an overview on the media discourse of the Corona pandemic in order to understand the national media discourse and to understand how an international crisis is presented in the national media. Furthermore, the paper aims to find out how the reporting on a health crisis develops over time and can be characterized.
Therefore, the following research questions are posed: How is the media discourse on the Corona pandemic characterized Germany? Which patterns can be identified in the media discourse during crisis times?
Therefore, the scope of the study will only analyse which the sentiment, frames and topics the media used to present the Corona crisis in their news coverage and not how the public perceived the crisis. The main focus is the media discourse itself.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Objectives and research question
- Structure and methodology
- Theoretical framework
- The terms of frame, framing and topic in communication science
- Media discourse - The German news coverage on the Oil crisis 1973
- Contextual framework
- Political System of Germany
- Media system of Germany
- Analytical part: The media discourse on the Corona pandemic in Germany
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to provide an overview of the media discourse surrounding the Corona pandemic in Germany, analyzing how a global crisis is presented within national media. It further seeks to understand the development of reporting on a health crisis over time and its defining characteristics.
- The media discourse on the Corona pandemic in Germany
- Patterns in media discourse during crisis times
- The use of sentiment, frames, and topics in presenting the Corona crisis
- The role of media in shaping public perception during crises
- The impact of media discourse on the audience.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic, outlining the global context of the Corona pandemic and highlighting the crucial role of media in shaping public understanding during crises. It also discusses the specific case of Germany's response to the pandemic and its global significance.
- Theoretical framework: This chapter delves into the theoretical concepts of "frame," "framing," and "topic" within communication science, highlighting their relevance to political communication research and the study of media discourse. It provides a historical overview of these concepts, emphasizing their development and application in understanding media coverage of events.
- Contextual framework: This chapter sets the context for the analysis by examining the political and media systems of Germany, providing insights into the specific environment in which the media discourse surrounding the Corona pandemic unfolded.
- Analytical part: The media discourse on the Corona pandemic in Germany: This section will explore the media discourse in Germany from the end of January to mid-May, utilizing the theoretical framework developed in previous chapters. It will analyze the media's presentation of the Corona crisis based on two scientific studies conducted during this period, capturing the initial phase of the pandemic up to its peak.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The study revolves around key themes of media discourse, framing, and topic in the context of the Corona pandemic. It focuses on analyzing German news coverage, exploring patterns in media discourse during crisis times, and identifying the role of media in shaping public perception. This research uses a comparative approach, drawing connections between the current health crisis and previous events such as the 1973 oil crisis. The study utilizes concepts like sentiment, frames, and topics to understand how the media constructs narratives and influences public opinion.
- Quote paper
- Vanessa Beyer (Author), 2020, The Media Discourse of the Corona Pandemic. A Study on Germany in 2020, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1030467
