Critical Discourse Analysis of President Xi’s Speech on Teaching and Education

Abstract

—By using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), this study analyses how President Xi is influenced by society and culture when delivering his speeches to advise citizens to respect teachers to ensure better quality education in China. After discussing the theoretical perspectives, the different issues presented in Xi’s speeches regarding teachers’ education, such as literacy for all, teachers’ skills, patience among teachers, and technical skills, are identified and explored. Finally, the findings are compared with previous literature and the study concludes with reflections regarding conducting CDA in the field of teaching and education.