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 was a conflict between the president of France and Boris Johnson on a disagreement they had with the writing siding with Boris.

2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?
Climate change and the staffing crisis - these stories were selected as their newspaper is predominantly aimed at rich, upper class audiences who would care about the political and environmental issues of there world and are most likely to have 'Jeeves'.

3) What is the main story on the inside page of the Times CSP edition and how is it constructed to appeal to Times readers? 
The main story inside is about young perspectives which need to be considered on environmental issues as well as making references to how the adults have disappointed them in there lack of pursuing change. This would appeal the audience of the Times as political groups like Cop 26 and issues are raised appealing and education the audiences.

4) How are the Times front and inside pages designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions?
The inside pages consist of many smaller paragraphs and large amounts of text which is a convention of newspapers. There is also many hard news being mentioned which is more typically see in newspapers.

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?
The Times are generally supportive of the conservative group as they will voice for the establishment and will typically not support anything that changes major status.

Representations

1) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the main story on the front page?

The Times's position as patriotic and a traditional supporter of the Conservative party is reflected with a story about a row with French President Emmanuel Macron. Also prioritises Prime Minister Boris Johnson's message for the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

2) What representations of Britain can be found on the front 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) How are the super rich represented on the Times front page?

Kicker focuses on the super rich and their struggles to find staff. This is sympathetic to very rich people and also suggests to Times readers that the super rich are important and should feature on the front cover.

4) How is climate change represented as an issue in the Times? Are there similarities or differences with how it is represented in the Daily Mirror?

Climate change story is surprising and subverts what we might normally expect in the Times. The headline is sympathetic to young people and suggests they are 'right to be angry'.

5) What representations can you find in the inside pages of the Times CSP? Focus on headlines, articles and images

The representation of children in the Times can be found as they attempt to acknowledge and sympathise with them.