5.1.1 Assumptions of the Context-deictic Space Model ........................... 22
5.1.2 Configuration of the Context-deictic Space Model ........................... 23
5 Results and Discussion
5.1 Construction of Context-deictic Space Model
Based on the characteristics of the two models mentioned in previous sections, this investigation introduces the context model of CDS into the Deictic Space, constructing the Context-deictic Space Model. As one of the most efficient visualization tools in CL, deictic space model can overcome the deficit of the context model in visualization. In doing so, social cognition represented by the context model in mental space can be visualized in Deictic Space.
5.1.1 Assumptions of the Context-deictic Space Mode
In the present study, the author proposes a new model from the perspective of CCL based on above mentioned theoretical background[58]. On the one hand, as has been mentioned, the context model, as a significant representation of social cognition, acts as a medium between discourse and social structure. Application of this model to political discourse has yielded new insights into CCL[61]. On the other hand, Deictic Space Model provides an excellent insight into the spatial visualization of political discourse and unveiling the hidden ideological conflicts in discourse, such as the relationship between the ‘self’ and the ‘other’. The thesis aims to advance above theories by combining the context model with the Deictic Space Model in order to visualize the context model and the abstract cognitive process.
Fig. 2.2 Categorical Schemata for the context model
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6 Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
In recent years, the relations between China and US have undergone the greatest challenge since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1979. The cooperation and exchanges between these two super powers are even at the edge of disruption, which to a large extent is attributed to the escalating Sino-US trade tensions.
Under the guidance of Critical Cognitive Linguistics, the research discusses the shifting position of ‘China’ constructed in three Trade Policy Agendas released during the presidency of Donald Trump, and unveils the true policy orientation of the Trump administration towards China. Based on three Agendas released from January, 2017 to December, 2019, the following findings s are obtained in present research.
In the first place, for more-in-depth visualization of China’s position in the Agenda, the research is conducted with a proposal of a novel mental model, that is, the Context-deictic Space Model, which bases itself on integrating context model and Deictic Space Model. The reasons for integrating above two models are as follows: firstly, the context model, originating from socio-cognitive perspective of Critical Discourse Analysis, has been widely used as an effective mental model for its operability in socio-cognitive analysis of political discourse by many scholars. However, the spatial relations between discourse participants in the context model can be hardly presented in its current hierarchical structure. Secondly, derived from Cognitive Linguistics, Deictic Space Model is considered as a promising visualizer of position of discourse
