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" 'I would like to say some words in English': A rhetorical analysis of President Marzouki's address on the Tunisian constitution "
Rachel L. Giles Sheffield, Jessica L.

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	803224
Doc. No	:	TL48004
Call number	:	‭1629017234;‮ ‬1569544‬
Main Entry	:	Koskella, Melanie Alexxann
Title & Author	:	'I would like to say some words in English': A rhetorical analysis of President Marzouki's address on the Tunisian constitution\ Rachel L. GilesSheffield, Jessica L.
College	:	University of South Alabama
Date	:	2014
Degree	:	M.A.
field of study	:	Arts and Sciences
student score	:	2014
Page No	:	63
Note	:	Committee members: Beason, Larry; Dupree-Taylor, April; Wilson, Gerald
Note	:	Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-321-35316-7
Abstract	:	This thesis examines rhetoric used by Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki in his brief speech given on February 7<sup>th</sup>, 2014, in Tunis, Tunisia. I will recap relevant recent events in Tunisian history with a literature review offering research from other scholars before offering an in-depth analysis of President Marzouki's speech. This speech was given after the drafting of Tunisia's revolution-birthed constitution in January of 2014. The document is debatably one of the most groundbreaking political documents drafted in the Arab World within recollection. In a rare speech given in the English language, President Marzouki addresses the state of Tunisia and its dauntless new document, using rhetoric to attempt to create a forward-thinking identity for himself and Tunisia. Marzouki's speech carefully blends humility and pride to position Tunisia as a new voice on the world stage. Marzouki's use of English in the address, his inclusive language, and his careful delivery support his persona as a newly elected President of a turbulent nation.
Subject	:	African Studies; Communication; Rhetoric
Descriptor	:	Language, literature and linguistics;Social sciences;Communication and the arts;Africa;Intercultural;Marzouki;Politics;Rhetoric;Tunisia
Added Entry	:	Sheffield, Jessica L.
Added Entry	:	Arts and SciencesUniversity of South Alabama