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Marcel Burger is a Full Professor in the Department of French within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), where he specializes in discourse analysis in French linguistics, particularly focusing on public, political, and media communication in the digital age. He began his academic career at UNIL in August 1996 and formally assumed his full professorship in 2018. He is also the Director of the Centre for Linguistics and Language Sciences and has held visiting professorships at Venice International University (2018), the University of Hong Kong (2017), the University of Macau (2017), and Auckland University of Technology (2017). Prior to his appointment at UNIL, he taught at the Universities of Geneva and Neuchâtel between 2000 and 2008.
- University: University of Lausanne (UNIL)
- School: Faculty of Arts
- Department: Department of French
- Academic Rank: Professor
Marcel Burger’s research is centered on interactional sociolinguistics and discourse analysis, with a strong emphasis on multimodal digital communication and ethnographic methodologies. His work explores how language functions in digital environments, particularly in newsrooms and social media, and how public and political discourses are constructed and framed. He has conducted extensive ethnographic research on the Swiss audiovisual public service and aims to develop interdisciplinary collaborations with scholars and practitioners in journalism and political communication, especially concerning expert discourses on new media platforms.
His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on digital communication, media discourse, and the ethnography of journalism. Themes such as online communities, newsroom practices, linguistic ethnography, self-presentation in digital public spheres, and the framing of public debates recur throughout his work. He investigates how journalists navigate ethical dilemmas, construct narratives, and manage audience interactions, often combining discourse analysis with ethnographic fieldwork.
Marcel Burger has authored or edited approximately fifteen books, including Les manifestes. Paroles de combat (2002), Discourse on Social Networks. Public, Political and Media Issues (2017, co-authored), and Rethinking the Role of Social Practices in the Constitution of Social Spaces (2015, co-authored). His research contributes significantly to understanding the evolving nature of language and communication in contemporary digital culture.
- Discourse Analysis
- French Linguistics
- Sociolinguistics
- Digital Communication
- Media Discourse
- Political Communication
Burger has been actively involved in academic leadership and pedagogy. As Director of the Centre for Linguistics and Language Sciences, he plays a key role in advancing linguistic research at UNIL. His teaching and research bridge theoretical linguistics with practical applications in media and public communication. While no specific information about students or awards is provided in the source texts, his extensive publication record and institutional roles indicate a strong influence in his field.
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