On the question of the internal hierarchy of discourse (based on the material of the French film discourse)
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5075-2025-1-96-111
Abstract
Aim. To define the internal hierarchy of discourse as a semiotic space through the French film discourse.
Methodology. The theoretical analysis of the French film discourse internal hierarchy is carried out using discourse analysis, content analysis, semiotic discourse analysis, semantic analysis of vocabulary, the method of continuous sampling, methods of theoretical analysis and generalization.
Results. The French film discourse internal hierarchy is revealed as the hierarchy between the film and the functional and pragmatic elements (FPE) of the film text, where the film text occupies a higher level of hierarchy; parts of a multi-part film, where the upper level of the hierarchy is assigned to the original film; the hierarchy within the FPE class, where the film title occupies the upper level of the hierarchy.
Research implications. The study reveals the identification of the internal hierarchy of the French film discourse as a semiotic space.
About the Author
V. E. Anisimov
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladislav E. Anisimov – Cand. Sci. (Philology), assoc. Prof., Department of French
Moscow
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