NURSI’S CALL TO HIS RHETORICAL AUDIENCE IN DAMASCUS SERMON

Nur Sakinah THOMAS

Makale detayları

NURSI’S CALL TO HIS RHETORICAL AUDIENCE IN DAMASCUS SERMON

Yazarlar:

Nur Sakinah THOMAS

Yayıncı:

İstanbul İlim ve Kültür Vakfı

Ana Başlıklar:

Felsefe

Dergi:

Katre International Human Studies Journal 2019 Issue 7, pp.173-206

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2019

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000518487

Sıklık:

İki Yıllık

eISSN:

2148-6220

pISSN:

2146-8117

Özet:

 


The notion to consider audience in rhetorical situation has been an important concern ever since the ancient times. However, little attention is given to the significance on the projection of audience by an orator and the role of an audience in rhetorical analysis. Therefore, this study aims to identify the projection of audience through a rhetorical analysis in Damascus Sermon written by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1877-1960). Specifically, the analysis focuses on Nursi’s call to his rhetorical audience to be mediators of change.The Sermon is analysed using a qualitative research method through an explanatory case study based on Bitzer’s (1968, 1980) rhetorical situation theory. The findings reveal that Nursi’s call for ‘positive action’ to his present and envisioned rhetorical audience is embedded in the solution he provides in the form of six ‘Words’ to cure the “six dire sicknesses" of Muslims in particular. Although there are limitations in this study as it only focuses on the audience, the findings are worth considering as audience play an important role through their actions which are crucial for positive modification in any rhetorical situations. The implications from the study can benefit audience, create orators’ awareness and contribute to the field of rhetorical studies. 

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The
notion to consider audience in rhetorical situation has been an important
concern ever since the ancient times. However, little attention is given to the
significance on the projection of audience by an orator and the role of an
audience in rhetorical analysis. Therefore, this study aims to identify the
projection of audience through a rhetorical analysis in Damascus Sermon written by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1877-1960).
Specifically, the analysis focuses on Nursi’s call to his rhetorical audience
to be mediators of change. The Sermon
is analysed using a qualitative research method through an explanatory case
study based on Bitzer’s (1968, 1980) rhetorical situation theory. The findings
reveal that Nursi’s call for ‘positive action’ to his present and envisioned
rhetorical audience is embedded in the solution he provides in the form of six
‘Words’ to cure the “six dire sicknesses" of Muslims in particular. Although
there are limitations in this study as it only focuses on the audience, the
findings are worth considering as audience play an important role through their
actions which are crucial for positive modification in any rhetorical
situations. The implications from the study can benefit audience, create
orators’ awareness and contribute to the field of rhetorical studies.


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Makale detayları

NURSI’S CALL TO HIS RHETORICAL AUDIENCE IN DAMASCUS SERMON

Yazarlar: Nur Sakinah THOMAS

Yayıncı: İstanbul İlim ve Kültür Vakfı

Ana Başlıklar: Felsefe

Dergi: Katre International Human Studies Journal 2019 Issue 7, pp.173-206

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2019

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000518487

Sıklık: İki Yıllık

eISSN: 2148-6220

pISSN: 2146-8117

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Nur Sakinah THOMAS

Yayıncı:

İstanbul İlim ve Kültür Vakfı

Ana Başlıklar:

Felsefe

Dergi:

Katre International Human Studies Journal 2019 Issue 7, pp.173-206

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2019

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000518487

Sıklık:

İki Yıllık

eISSN:

2148-6220

pISSN:

2146-8117