Essays about: "taboo language"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words taboo language.

1. 1. Use of psy discourse on the popular vernacular : A recontextualization analysis on TikTok

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Marissa Gutiérrez Pizarro; [2022]
   Keywords : Recontextualization; psychiatric discourse; online discourse; corpus linguistics; discourse analysis; critical discourse analysis; social media communication;

   Abstract : Social media has become a safe place where users can discuss taboo topics, like mental health, with the purpose of creating awareness and de-stigmatization. However, online discussions on mental health have caused psy discourse to seep into the popular vernacular. READ MORE

3. 2. Gender differences in usage of bitch and cunt across time : An analysis of findings in the BNC1994 and the BNC2014

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

   Author : Josefina Siikavaara; [2021]
   Keywords : swearing; taboo language; bitch; cunt; gender differences; age differences; British National Corpus; linguistics;

   Abstract : This essay presents a study on gender differences with a focus on swearing and taboo language, based on findings from the BNC1994 and the BNC2014. Bitch and cunt are two words that are linked to the female gender, but previous research has shown that they are used differently by men and women. READ MORE

4. 3. Grammar "bores the crap out of me!": A mixed-method study on the XTYOFZ construction and its usage by ESL and ENL speakers

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Nok Chin Lydia Chan; [2021]
   Keywords : Construction Grammar; constructions; corpus linguistics; ESL; processing; priming; Jabberwocky sentences.;

   Abstract : Different from Generative Grammar which sees grammar as a formal system of how words are put together to form sentences, Construction Grammar suggests that grammar is more than just rules and surface forms; instead, grammar includes many form-and-meaning pairings which are called constructions. For years, Construction Grammarians have been investigating constructions with various approaches, including corpus-linguistics, pedagogical, second language acquisition and so on, yet there is still room for exploration. READ MORE

5. 4. He passed away watching people die on TV : A corpus study about euphemisms for to die, dying or dead in American English

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Hampus Kamph; [2021]
   Keywords : Taboo; Euphemisms; Death; Dead; Dying;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the use and frequency of euphemisms for die, dying or dead in the American English-language using the Corpus of Contemporary American English. To fulfill the purpose, three research questions were answered. READ MORE

6. 5. "Breaking the lawn chair, skinning the fish" : Categorization and Gender Differences in Slang Use in the TV Series Sex Education

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Engelska

   Author : Michele Lopez; [2021]
   Keywords : slang; Sex Education; taboo words; proper slang; pragmatic markers; gender perspective;

   Abstract : This essay, entitled “Breaking the lawn chair, skinning the fish” - Categorization and Gender Differences in Slang Use in the TV Series Sex Education, claims that slang is part of our everyday language use and it can be found even on TV nowadays. In fact, contemporary TV series often portray a language use that includes informal language and slang expressions and words. READ MORE