The chapter analyses the commencement speeches traditionally delivered at graduation ceremonies in North American universities by prominent public figures in order to identify underlying discourse patterns. The analysis is particularly focused on the way these speeches contribute to the construction of university identity and on the interactive nature of the discourse.
Setting the graduates challenges for the 21st century: the case of commencement speeches
SOLLY, Martin
2011-01-01
Abstract
The chapter analyses the commencement speeches traditionally delivered at graduation ceremonies in North American universities by prominent public figures in order to identify underlying discourse patterns. The analysis is particularly focused on the way these speeches contribute to the construction of university identity and on the interactive nature of the discourse.
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