The Functional Discursive Analysis of Terminological Systems in Pilgrimage Tourism
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Pilgrimage tourism represents a rich intersection of religion, language, and culture, where terminological systems reflect both sacred tradition and contemporary transformation. This study explores the functional-discursive nature of terminology in pilgrimage tourism by comparing it to the metaphorical and narrative structures of Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles. A functional discursive analysis approach was employed to examine religious travel terminology and its pragmatic roles. Comparative literary analysis was applied to Bradbury’s novel to identify parallels in the use of sacred and ideological language. Key terms were categorized and interpreted within their socio-cultural and communicative functions. The findings reveal that both pilgrimage discourse and Bradbury’s fictional narrative share structures that shape meaning through journey metaphors, sacred space, and ideological negotiation. Terms like ziyorat, baraka, sanctuary, and voyager perform critical roles in establishing spiritual identity, community values, and narrative authority. Language in both contexts guides transformation, ethical reflection, and symbolic reinterpretation. The study shows how discourse in both pilgrimage tourism and science fiction narratives like The Martian Chronicles not only describes journeys but constructs them as meaningful experiences. Terminology becomes a tool of cultural transmission and spiritual perception, highlighting the universal function of language in shaping sacred or symbolic human movement.
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