Essays about: "pidgin"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word pidgin.

1. 1. Selected topics in the grammar of Français Tirailleur : A corpus study

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för allmän språkvetenskap

   Author : Anton Harry Norden; [2017]
   Keywords : Français Tirailleur; pidgin; contact language; noun phrase; même chose; circumlocution; Français Tirailleur; pidgin; kontaktspråk; nominalfras; même chose; cirkumlokution;

   Abstract : This corpus-based study describes some grammatical and lexical features of Français Tirailleur (FT), a pidgin spoken in the French colonial army from the mid-1800’s to the 1950’s. By examining the largest corpus available of the language, this study aims to (1) discern hitherto undescribed or strengthen previous claims about grammatical and lexical features of FT, (2) compare these features with its lexifier language and (3) identify changes over time. READ MORE

3. 2. Epistemic modality in Ghanaian Pidgin English

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Avdelningen för allmän språkvetenskap

   Author : Anton Harry Nordén; [2016]
   Keywords : Epistemic modality; evidentiality; Ghanaian Pidgin English; corpus analysis; Epistemisk modalitet; evidentialitet; ghanansk pidginengelska; korpusanalys;

   Abstract : This study investigates the expression of epistemic modality in a corpus of Ghanaian Pidgin English (GhaPE). The epistemic expressions are manually identified and thereafter distinguished from each other in terms of grammatical status and their indication of different epistemic and evidential notions. READ MORE

4. 3. Oh chale : Two stance-taking strategies in Ghanaian Pidgin English

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik

   Author : Carolina Lindmark; [2016]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : A common assumption is that language is used for conveying factual information, but linguistic forms also serve a way to communicate pragmatic features, such as speakers’ intentions and mental state. This study describes and analyses two strategies for stance-taking in GhaPE, more specific the use of discourse particles and complement-taking predicates. READ MORE

5. 4. Français Tirailleur : - A Corpus Study

   University essay from Avdelningen för allmän språkvetenskap

   Author : Hedvig Skirgård; [2013]
   Keywords : francais; tirailleur; pidgin; west africa; senegal; tirailleur senegalais; lucie cousturier; mangin;

   Abstract : Français Tirailleur (FT) är ett pidginspråk som talades av västafrikanska soldateroch deras vita officerare i den franska kolonialarmen cirka 1857-1954. Den häruppsatser beskriver denna språkvatietet utifrån ett korpus som består av de dokumenteradeyttranden som hittills hittats. READ MORE

6. 5. Code-Switching in Chinua Achebe's Novels

   University essay from Institutionen för kommunikation och information

   Author : Hanna Larsson; [2008]
   Keywords : Code-switching; Nigerian Pidgin English; Chinua Achebe;

   Abstract : The aim of this essay is to point out how Chinua Achebe uses different features of Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin English (NPE) in four of his novels. Firstly, there will be an explanation of the terms code switching and proverb, followed by an overview of Pidgin Languages and Nigerian Pidgin English. READ MORE