Dyskursywna ewolucja wyrażenia dobra zmiana
Discursive evolution of the expression of a good change

Summary/Abstract: The main objective of the presented paper is to provide an overview of references tothe term good change (Polish: dobra zmiana) in the context of its discoursive evolution.The expression was first introduced into the Polish discourse during the parliamentarycampaign of the Law and Justice party (PiS) before the election of October 25, 2015. Inthe periods following its introduction — during the first year of the Law and Justicegovernment (10.26.2015–10.26.2016), and after one year until now (10.27.2016–6.09.2017)— the phrase has gained new meaning. The analysis is based on fifty examples ofthe usage of the expression good change featured in various articles published online.Nevertheless, apart from online articles — which constitute the majority of the analyzedmaterial — the paper includes also entries on TV channels’ or news agencies’ webportals,and anecdotal uses.

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