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Visualizing Democracy: Cartooning as a platform for representation and participation in Botswana’s political discourse
Monday November 4, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CST
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This study investigates the portrayal of democracy in the editorial cartoons of Botswana's newspapers, aiming to reveal aspects of political representation, civic engagement, and social discourse. Drawing upon the fields of visual literacy, political communication, and cultural studies, the researcher explains how editorial cartoons serve as a vital platform for political commentary and civic dialogue within Botswana’s democratic context. At the core of this study lies the recognition of editorial cartoons as a potent mode of visual communication, uniquely capable of unpacking complex political narratives and societal tensions within a single frame. Employing a qualitative analysis informed by both semiotics and critical discourse analysis, the researcher examines a curated collection of editorial cartoons sourced from prominent Botswana newspapers. Through the deconstruction of visual elements such as symbolism, caricature, and satire, the researcher aims to further decode the underlying messages, ideologies, and power dynamics embedded within these cartoons. 

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Gopolang Ditlhokwa

Lecturer, University of Botswana
Gopolang Ditlhokwa is a lecturer in the Department of Media Studies at the University of Botswana, and a PhD candidate in the School of Communication Studies at Communication University of China. His expertise spans across teaching and research in communication, broadcasting, and... Read More →
Monday November 4, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Online
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