The use of euphemisms by Jordanian speakers of Arabic
Other Title(s)
استخدام الأردنيين لعبارات التلطف العربية
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Khafaji, Rasul
al-Zbun, Fawwaz M.
University
Middle East University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of English
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2010
English Abstract
This study was an attempt to explore “the use of euphemism by Jordanian Arabic speakers”.
It aimed to investigate the most common euphemisms Jordanian Arabic speakers use to refer to tabooed words, topics and concepts in their daily communication.
The study examined the effect of social variables such as, the dialectal variety, gender and age on the use of euphemism in the Jordanian society in the light of Politeness Principle and Context Theory.
To achieve this goal, the researcher raised the following four questions: 1- What euphemisms do Jordanian Arabic speakers use to refer to each of the following topics: Death, sickness, mental illness, excretory functions and cancer? 2- Which euphemisms are group-specific? 3- Which euphemisms are age-differentiated and which are gender-differentiated? 4- What euphemisms do Jordanian Arabic speakers use to refer to other concepts such as: certain places, certain jobs, certain body features, naming and addressing? To answer the above questions, a questionnaire was developed and distributed to 300 Jordanian Arabic speakers.
The sample represented different ages, genders and the three Jordanian varieties, Bedouin, Fallahi and Madani.
The questionnaire consisted of three sections which covered the four dimensions of the study: 1- The most common euphemisms.
2- The group-specific euphemisms.
3- Euphemisms that were gender-differentiated.
4- Euphemisms that were age-differentiated.
The results of the study showed that Jordanian Arabic speakers tended to employ euphemisms in their daily face-to-face communication.
Some euphemisms are viewed as dysphemisms and others are contaminated by the negative connotation of the original term.
Jordanians of different varieties vary in their use of euphemisms.
Age and gender factors have a considerable effect on Jordanians' choice and use of euphemisms.
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
No. of Pages
156
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Review of related literature.
Chapter Three : Methods and procedures.
Chapter Four : Findings of the study.
Chapter Five : Discussion, conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Azzah, Ikram Ismail. (2010). The use of euphemisms by Jordanian speakers of Arabic. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-693105
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Azzah, Ikram Ismail. The use of euphemisms by Jordanian speakers of Arabic. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University. (2010).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-693105
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Azzah, Ikram Ismail. (2010). The use of euphemisms by Jordanian speakers of Arabic. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-693105
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-693105
