Newspapers: The Times - Language and Representations

 The Times - Language and Representations

Language

1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers?

By the crest within the mast head it directly targets a British target audience by trying to affiliate themselves with their community. 

2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?

They use 'Oh no, where's Jeeve's?' referring to there being a shortage in butler's in the Elite class.

3) What is the main story on the inside page of the Times CSP edition and how is it constructed to appeal to Times readers? 

The main story is Boris Johnson and The French President meeting together to speak on climate change but it seems like they have had some sort of disagreement or conflict with one another displayed by a photo of both leaders facing away from one another with Boris looking upset while the French president has a smile upon his face. This appeals to The Times readers since their leader appears to be frustrated. 

4) How are the Times front and inside pages designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions?

The front cover based on climate change is shown later on within the newspaper, foreshadowing what there is to come and what content is within the newspaper.

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?

They a generally a conservative party and is against the left wing party, labour.

Representations

1) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the main story on the front page?

Boris Johnson and his constant appearance throughout the newspaper and also the little joke at the top that most upper class would get.

2) What representations of Britain can be found on the front of the Times?

Coat of Arms .

3) How are the super rich represented on the Times front page?

'Oh no where's Jeeve's' (speaking about butler shortages).

4) How is climate change represented as an issue in the Times? Are there similarities or differences with how it is represented in the Daily Mirror?

Different parties since The Times is conservative and Daily Mirror is labour.

5) What representations can you find in the inside pages of the Times CSP? Focus on headlines, articles and images.

The climate change story is surprising and subverts what is normally within The Times.

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