Abstract

The purpose of the study is to highlight the impact of ideology on SANA and Aljazeera English channel concerning the Syrian uprising between 2014-2015. The study aims at comparing and contrasting the coverage Syrian uprising portrayed in two Arab leading media. In addition, the current study shows the persuasive strategies that both used to be famous in the mass media world. The study investigates 8 headlines and subtitles, examining how ideology resides in these texts according to Faircoulgh’s assumptions. Furthermore, the study is framed with the theory of critical discourse analysis (CDA) which reflects the strategies utilized for political purposes. This paper further aims at discussing the realization of power by the use of language in the political discourse. It is no surprise that the persuasive strategies used by politicians in broadcasting news about Arab uprisings lead to sympathizing people’s hearts and emotions; therefore, their reaction against what they hear and watch will be expressive.

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