Blog Tasks: 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?
The main story on the front cover of the Times CSP is that the use of the crest in the masthead, the newspaper is associating with political and traditional parties (Conservative Party) and how it tells the advanced level of education. This appeals to the Times reader as it presents their government belief's and values.
2) How is the presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it? 
The presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it because The Daily Mirror, the presentation of a story differs from other newspaper, particularly right-leaning or broadsheet competitor, through its highly emotional
3) How is the Times front page designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions?
The times front page is designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions through it's text-heavy, authoritative, and formal design, focusing on in-depth political and world news rather than sensationalism. It utilizes a structured, grid-based layout with a bold masthead, a clear main image,
4) How can you tell the inside pages of the Times are a broadsheet newspaper? 
The inside pages of the Times are called a broadsheet newspaper as they intentionally stopped printing a full-size broadsheet editions , transitioning to a "compact" (tabloid-sized) format. However, the paper is still frequently referred to as a "broadsheet" in terms of their use of editorial, content, and reputation as a "quality" paper.
5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?
A close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP suggest about the Time's political beliefs is critical as they target the wealthy and powerful individuals and as they are apart of the conservative party


Representations

1) How does the Times represent the Post Office workers and Fujitsu in the CSP pages?
The Times generally supports the right wing Conservative Party and is against the more left wing Labour Party. The newspaper will often act as a voice for the establishment (the wealthy and powerful) and will not support anything that threatens major changes to the status quo (how things currently are)
2) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the CSP pages of the Times?
By using the crest in its masthead, the newspaper is associating itself with being British and part of an established heritage and tradition.
3) Consider the subheading about Vennells "Vennells faces call..." - How does this newspaper present her involvement in this story? 
These pages partially take the side of the Conservative MPs, presenting them as somewhat heroic rather than calling for the likes of Vennells to be held accountable.
4) What representation of Fujitsu can be found in the CSP pages of the Times? What does The Times journalist think of Fujitsu and Horizon's role in this scandal? 
it could be suggested as a target and being powerful individuals 

5) What opinion would Times readers be likely to have about Vennells, the Post Office workers and Fujitsu from reading these pages?
The newspaper will often act as a voice for the establishment (the wealthy and powerful) and will not support anything that threatens major changes to the status quo (how things currently are). This can be found in the front cover of the Times we need to study as the newspaper is not supporting the individuals that lost millions as a result of the scandal.

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