I'm Hashim Ali Asiri, your go-to guy for peeling back the layers of language and discourse analysis, particularly in the news. I've studied English at King Khalid University and applied linguistics at Texas Tech University. Now, I'm sharpening my skills at Macquarie University, where I'm studying news discourse for my Ph.D.
So why am I fixated on news discourse? It's simple: News shapes our view of the world, and I'm here to decode how that happens. Think of it as being a detective, but instead of solving crimes, I'm unraveling the mysteries of language and how it's wielded in the media.
I write about a variety of topics, all tied together by my love for language. My portfolio might be light on trophies and medals, but it's heavy with passion and curiosity for understanding how words influence us.
My mission? To explore how language frames our reality. I'm all about peeling off the layers to reveal the core of how media narratives impact our understanding and perceptions.
A pivotal moment for me was noticing the gap between the Western media's portrayal of Saudi Arabia and the reality I knew. This sparked my interest in media discourse and motivated me to seek a deeper, more nuanced understanding of how global narratives are constructed.
Beyond academia, I'm a content creator at heart, with a knack for making complex topics accessible and engaging. I'm also a tech enthusiast, always on the lookout for innovative ways to merge digital tools with educational content.
I aim to be seen as an approachable expert, someone who brings clarity to the complex world of language and media analysis. Let's journey together through the intricate landscape of discourse, exploring, understanding, and, occasionally, debunking the world of news as we know it.