The Impact of Discursive Representations of Immigration in a Post-Truth Era: Focus on DACA

• In Event: 51.058 - Immigration, Culture, Language, and Family Separation for Latinxs

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze Trumps’ tweets from 2015-18 through the lenses of historicity, linguistic and semiotic action, and social impact (Jayyusi, 1984) to explore the effects of the words on public opinion and policy actions that impact schooling for undocumented immigrants, including those receiving Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Authors

• Sharon H. Ulanoff, California State University - Los Angeles

• Sandra L. Pucci, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

• Bobbi-Lee Smart, Cerritos College