The nature of this study is to investigate the socio-cultural rules that govern address usage in daily conversation in Mosuli Arabic within family members. A socio-pragmatic approach is adopted in this study and by using semi-structured interviews to collect data from 80 participants in English Department, College of Education for Humanities, University of Mosul. The selection of the participants is done through four variables namely: age, gender, educational status and marital status. In this study, two theoretical framework are selected as a model of analysis namely the communication accommodation theory and the power and solidarity theory of Brown and Gilman. The study finds that the age and family status are the most effective determiners of address choice in Mosul society.
Language is the main way for exchanging information and knowledge. In addition, it shows individuals’ identities, cultures, relationships and preferences to become closer or distant from each other. The way people open and end conversation, and address one another in a given situation are significant in the study of communication. Address forms are not neutral in communication. They convey attitudes and feelings; the choice of these terms is based on the way interlocutors evaluate communication situation. The choice of address terms reveals the social relationship between the addresser and the addressee. Meanwhile, it represents the social characteristics of speaker. Every time one person speaks to another, there is created a host of options centering around whether and how persons will be addressed or named. By now, still there are many unanswered questions about address terms, since address terms are as complicated as the society itself. The main issues are how people address each other and how distinct forms like personal names, family names, pronouns, titles, nicknames are used to address.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Statement of the problem
- Hypothesis
- Aim
- Objectives of the study
- Literature review
- Data Collection
- Theoretical framework
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary goal of this study is to examine the socio-cultural rules governing the use of address terms in Mosuli Arabic within family members. This research aims to understand the different forms of address used, their communicative functions, and the factors that influence variations in their usage.
- The socio-cultural aspects of address forms in Mosuli Arabic
- The influence of family relationships on address term choice
- The role of communication accommodation theory and the power and solidarity theory in understanding address usage
- The impact of factors such as age, gender, and social status on address term preferences
- A comparative analysis of address forms in Mosuli Arabic and other languages
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: This section introduces the study's objective, methodology, and key findings. It highlights the use of a socio-pragmatic approach and the communication accommodation theory and power and solidarity theory to analyze address forms.
- Introduction: This section introduces the significance of language in communication, emphasizing its role in conveying identity, culture, and relationships. It also discusses the non-neutral nature of address forms and their ability to reflect social dynamics and attitudes.
- Statement of the problem: This section addresses the variations in address terms used by speakers, highlighting the complexity of address systems and the need for further investigation.
- Hypothesis: This section proposes that speakers adjust their use of address forms within the family context.
- Aim: This section outlines the study's aim to investigate the social rules governing address systems and the types of interpersonal relationships within family members in Mosuli Arabic.
- Objectives of the study: This section lists the specific objectives of the study, including identifying and describing different forms of address, explaining their communicative functions, and identifying the factors that determine variations in address forms.
- Literature review: This section presents a review of existing research on address terms, examining studies from various languages and cultures. It highlights the importance of sociolinguistic factors in understanding address usage.
- Data Collection: This section describes the methodology used in the study, including the use of semi-structured interviews with 80 participants from the Department of English at the University of Mosul. It emphasizes the selection criteria for participants, ensuring their representativeness for the study.
- Theoretical framework: This section introduces the two theoretical frameworks employed in the study: the Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) and the power and solidarity theory of Brown and Gilman. It provides a brief explanation of each theory and its relevance to the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the socio-pragmatic analysis of address forms in Mosuli Arabic, specifically within the family context. It utilizes communication accommodation theory and the power and solidarity theory of Brown and Gilman to examine the influence of factors such as age, gender, and social status on address term choice. Key concepts explored include sociolinguistic factors, communicative functions, social relationships, and cultural norms in the context of address forms.
- Quote paper
- Kamal Hussein (Author), 2018, Forms of Address in Mosuli Arabic, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/436967