Analyzing Headlines in Algerian Sports Newspapers through the Lens of Framing Theory

Abstract

This study investigates how sports news headlines are created in the Algerian media using Entman's framing theory. This study contributes to media studies by educating the media about effective communication and media literacy and aims to uncover the key tools that utilized in the framing of sports news article by examining the language strategies and tools used to synthesize sports news in Algerian newspapers, it highlights the role of language in shaping public opinion and emphasizes the need for participation. criticism of media content. The Ten headlines from three Algerian sports newspapers (Namely Bola, 90 Minutes and Al-Bilad) were analyzed using a qualitative approach and content analysis in order to determine language strategies and key tools that were used. The results of the findings shed light on the aspects of problem definition, reasons, judgments, moral judgments and proposed solutions that show the impact of language choice on public perception. The results of this study encourage media professionals to use more sensitive and effective communication methods while empowering media users.