Essays about: "the purpose of sociolinguistics"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words the purpose of sociolinguistics.
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1. Grammatical features of African American Vernacular English in the movie Sextuplets : A sociolinguistics study of the speech of the two African American characters Alan and Dawn
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)Abstract : African American Vernacular English (AAVE) has been extensively explored in previous research in sociolinguistics. However, the portrayal of the sociolect in movies is still not widely researched. READ MORE
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2. The Cockney Accent : How an Accent Can Represent Social Identity
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälleAbstract : The purpose of this study is to examine how an accent can represent social identity in London and beyond, as well as to uncover the distinctive phonological and lexical characteristics of the Cockney accent. The study will also focus on its sociolinguistic status, such as the intelligible for non-native speakers and the prejudices which are associated with the accent and its correlation to social class. READ MORE
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3. Japanese gender language: Perception of norm breaking speech styles
University essay from Lunds universitet/JapanskaAbstract : This thesis will examine the topic of gendered language in Japanese and the elements that contribute to making “feminine” and “masculine” speech what they are. This thesis will further try to distinguish the differences that can be found in women’s and men’s speech. READ MORE
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4. Does Gender Influence the Way People Provide and Receive Politeness? : A Research Study on the Differences or Similarities Between Gender and Linguistic Politeness
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälleAbstract : This essay examines the relation between gender and adherence to Brown and Levinson's Politeness Principle. Women and men tend to use language for different purposes and for the purpose of achieving various goals. In order to examine this relation, a research study was conducted. READ MORE
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5. The Change and the Development of the Chinese Euphemisms : A Study Based on a Survey of the Use of Euphemisms byRespondents of Different Age Groups
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/KinesiskaAbstract : The Chinese euphemisms have aroused much interest of many researches due to its distinctive function and diversity. The choice and use of Chinese euphemisms are affected by many factors such as the Chinese traditional culture, social customs, people’s self-cultivation, the situation context and linguistic context of a conversation, etc. READ MORE