THE FRENCH MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE TURKISH FAILED COUP: ANALYTICAL STUDY OF LE MONDE NEWSPAPER

Authors : Yusuf DEVRAN, Youcef BENZAREK

Pages : 175-186

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Publication Date : 2017-01-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This article focuses on the media coverage of the Turkish failed coup in the French media, with the aim of analyzing how ‘French’ media covered the July 15, 2016 attempted coup in Turkey. Discourse analysis technique was used while examining the portrayal of Turkey in one of the most famous French newspapers, namely “Le Monde”. The sampled news items in this study include those published between 15 and 30 July, 2016. The significance of this study is perceived in that the image of Turkey in the French media significantly contributes to the comprehension of the stereotypes and portrayal that European countries have about Turkey. Additionally, understanding this portrayal, stereotype and imaginary place of Turkey in the minds of French people helps us develop new perceptions, strategies and policies. This research is expected to shed light on establishing positive relations between Turkey and France and European Union as well.
Keywords : Le Monde, Turkish Failed Coup, Media Coverage, Stereotypes