Sociolinguistics: Past, Present and Future Perspectives

✍ Scribed by Marcus K. Jakobsen

• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 138
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

"Sociolinguistics refers to the study of language in relation to social factors, including differences of regional, class, and occupational dialect, gender differences, and bilingualism. Each of the five chapters of this book presents a unique perspective of the some of the various applications of sociolinguistics around the world. Chapter One describes the phonology of Spanish as it is spoken in Argentina, including a section on syllable structure. Chapter Two analyzes duab, an Akan verbal taboo, and examines the factors that allow this taboo to be broken or used openly in Ghanaian party politics. Chapter Three explores the sociolinguistics of tourist signage, including the causes of inconsistencies and inaccurate information. Chapter Four deals with the history of the idea of a golden throne in Iranian religious tradition. Lastly, Chapter Five focuses on the meaning of a verb used in the title of Spell 17 of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead"--

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
The Phonology of Argentine Spanish
Abstract
Introduction
The Inventory of Phonemes
Consonants
Vowels
Distinctive Features
Phonological Rules
Consonant Phonemes
Vowel Phonemes
Phonemic Contrast Neutralizations
Stress
Regional Variations
Syllable Structure
Admissible Syllables
Resyllabification
Conclusion
Acknowlegments
References
Chapter 2
Duabͻ ‘Grievance Imprecation’ in Ghanaian Party Politics
Abstract
Introduction
The Akan Language
Background
The Concept of Duabͻ, ‘Grievance Imprecation’
Etymology of Duabͻ
Theoretical Framework and Literature Review
Language Ideology
The Speech Act Theory (SAT)
Some Common Instances of Grievance Imprecation (Duabͻ) in Ghana and Related Literature
About the Two Major Political Parties in Ghana
Media, Political Discourse and Duabͻ in Ghana
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Themes in Duabͻ
Duabͻ as a Strategy for Maintaining Social Power and Achieving Political Aims
Excerpt 1
Tekyiman South NDC Youth Curse EC and NPP on 30th June, 2020-Techiman (Source: YouTube)
Excerpt 2
NDC Youth Rain Curses On Kennedy Agyapong over Accusations against Ato Forson - October 28, 2020 (Source: https://www.youtube. com/results?search_query=ndc+youth+cursed +kennedy+ agyapong+ for+false+accusation)
Duabͻ as a Force for Vengeance
Excerpt 3
Excerpt 4
Duabͻ as a Force for Justice
Duabͻ for Personal Sentiment
Tone/Mood
Diction
Literary Devices
Personification
Repetition and Parallelism
Simile
Address Forms and Vocatives
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3
The Mechanism of Tourist Signage
Abstract
Introduction
Tourist Signage
Receiving Channels
Indoor and Outdoor Signage
Transliteration
Plural Naming
Dual Standard
Interpretation
Selected Vocabulary
Fact versus Entertainment
Negligence of Translation
Manufacturing Model
Initial Setting
Structural Reform
Strategy
Budgeting
Unified Official Naming
Manufacturing Process
Conclusion
References
Biographical Sketch
Chapter 4
The Idea of a Golden Throne in Ancient Iranian Tradition
Abstract
Acknowledgment
References
Biographical Sketch
Chapter 5
The Semantics of the Expression m-ḫt mni=f in the Book of the Dead Spell 17
Abstract
Acknowledgment
References
Biographical Sketch
Index
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