A Sociolinguistic View of Taboo Language and Euphemisms in the Algerian Society: Attitudes and Beliefs in Tlemcen Speech Community
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A Sociolinguistic View of Taboo Language and Euphemisms in the Algerian Society: Attitudes and Beliefs in Tlemcen Speech Community |
Specialty |
Language Contact and Sociolinguistic Variation |
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Contents
General Introduction
Chapter One: An Overview of Taboos and Euphemisms
1.1- Introduction
1.2- Language and Culture
1.3- Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
1.4- The Concept of Taboo
1.4.1- Taboo Topics
1.4.2- Taboo Words
1.4.3- Taboo Language
1.5- Categories of Taboo Language
1.6- Motives for the Use of Taboo Language
1.7- Theories on Taboo Language
1.7.1- Pragmatic Theories
1.7.1.1- Dell Hymes’ Theory of Speaking
1.7.1.2-Speech Acts Theory
1.7.2- Sociolinguistic Theories
1.7.2.1- Gender Differences in Using Taboo Language
1.7.2.2- Macro and Micro-context Theory
1.8- The Concept of Euphemism
1.9- Categories of Euphemism
1.10- Theories on the Use of Euphemism
1.10.1- Politeness Theory
1.10.2- Face Theory
1.10.3- Relevance Theory
1.10.4- Cooperative Principle
1.11- Taboos, Euphemisms and Attitudinal Studies
1.12- Conclusion
Chapter Two: Algerian Taboos and Euphemisms: an Attitudinal and a Socio-cultural Analysis
2.1- Introduction
2.2- Algerian Socio-cultural and Linguistic Profiles
2.3- The Cultural and Linguistic Backgrounds of Tlemcen Speech Community
2.4- Types of Taboos in Algerian Culture
2.4.1- Non-taboo Words (Neutral Words)
2.4.2- Unmentionable Topics and Words
2.5- Factors Affecting Taboo Usage in Algerian Society
2.6- Taboos and Islamic View
2.7- Euphemisms in Algerian Culture
2.8- Euphemisms in Standard Arabic and Quran
2.9- Algerian Politeness Strategies
2.10- French Taboos and Euphemisms in Algerian Arabic
2.11- Attitudinal Dimensions of Algerians towards Taboos and Euphemisms
2.12-Stereotypes Surrounding Algerian Taboos
2.13- Conclusion
Chapter Three: Research Methodology and Data Interpretation
3.1- Introduction
3.2- Research Challenge
3.2.1- Defining Sensitive Research
3.2.2-Sensitive Research as a Threat
3.2.3- Ethical Consideration in Sensitive Research
3.3- Data-collection Methods
3.3.1- Quantitative Data
3.3.2- Qualitative Data
3.3.3- Questionnaire
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