How do Chinese scientists maintain their discourse authority? Critical discourse analysis of discourse “boundary work” in genetically modified organisms discussion on a Chinese knowledge-sharing network

IF 2.1 2区 文学 Q2 COMMUNICATION
Zheng Yang
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Abstract

Abstract The discourse authority of science and scientists has recently faced many challenges. This study analyzes the discourse techniques used by Chinese scientists to maintain their discourse authority in the online discussion of genetically modified organisms on Zhihu, China’s biggest knowledge-sharing network. Based on the concept of “boundary work” as a theoretical framework, we find that scientists maintain their discourse authority by using “I/we” to distinguish themselves as qualified science communicators and “you” to refer to audiences, thus building boundaries between Chinese scientists and the public. The findings also indicate that such discourse “boundary work” is a common practice among scientists who communicate their views about genetically modified organisms on Zhihu.
中国科学家如何保持话语权?中国知识共享网络上转基因生物讨论中话语“边界工作”的批判话语分析
摘要近年来,科学和科学家的话语权威面临着诸多挑战。本研究分析了中国科学家在知乎(中国最大的知识共享网络)上关于转基因生物的在线讨论中,为维护其话语权威所使用的话语技巧。基于“边界工作”的概念作为理论框架,我们发现科学家通过“我/我们”来区分自己是合格的科学传播者,“你”来区分受众,从而在中国科学家与公众之间建立边界,从而维护了他们的话语权威。研究结果还表明,这种话语“边界工作”是科学家在知乎上交流他们对转基因生物观点的一种常见做法。
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