PATRIOTISM Concept in Context of Nationalist Extremist Discourse

Abstract

The problem of extremist texts analysis is considered. The research urgency is caused by necessity of studying the pragmatics of extremist texts, because they are in public domain and have a negative impact on an unprepared audience. It is shown that a contextual analysis of basic notions (concepts) of extremist texts helps to define the cognitive basis of radical ideology. It is indicated that one of these concepts in nationalist ideology is the concept of “patriotism,” which is the main motivator for extremist activity. This article is devoted to description of the concept PATRIOTISM in the context of speech works created by nationalist groups of skinheads. Material for the study consists of printed and audio materials, discovered in the social network “V kontakte” with have features of extremist speech activities. The results of the analysis of linguistic elements that form the concept of PATRIOTISM in these texts are presented, as well as the results of comparative analysis of lexicographical sources to identify semantic scope of tokens patriotism and patriot . The author identifies the components of the investigated concept. Special attention is paid to the analysis and systematization of lexical units, drawing up basic concept in the radical consciousness that encourages aggressive actions, endorsed by the ideological concept of nationalism.

Keywords

• legal linguistics
• patriotism
• patriot
• extremism
• extremist discourse
• nationalism