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Tab asta'zen ana ba'a: a corpus-based study of three discourse markers in Egyptian film language
This is a corpus-based study focusing on the analysis of three highly frequent discourse markers (DMs) in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, namely ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab. Based on a purposeful sample of seven Egyptian films, ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab have been analyzed qualitatively using the corpus software W...
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| description | This is a corpus-based study focusing on the analysis of three highly frequent discourse markers (DMs) in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, namely ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab. Based on a purposeful sample of seven Egyptian films, ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab have been analyzed qualitatively using the corpus software WordSmith Tools. The analysis shows that these markers fulfill a multitude of functions and can operate (sometimes simultaneously) on discourse and interpersonal levels. Since DMs enhance discourse coherence and signal speakers’ attitudes, thus facilitating interaction, it is reasonable to expect that insufficient or incorrect use of DMs by learners of Arabic as a foreign language would impede efficient communication or even lead to intercultural pragmatic failure. As important components of pragmatic and intercultural competence, DMs should be given more emphasis in Arabic language classrooms. The study ends by suggesting a number of corpus-based classroom activities aimed at raising students' awareness of ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic and their pragmatic importance. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1078 Tab asta'zen ana ba'a: a corpus-based study of three discourse markers in Egyptian film language Ismail, Ahmad This is a corpus-based study focusing on the analysis of three highly frequent discourse markers (DMs) in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, namely ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab. Based on a purposeful sample of seven Egyptian films, ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab have been analyzed qualitatively using the corpus software WordSmith Tools. The analysis shows that these markers fulfill a multitude of functions and can operate (sometimes simultaneously) on discourse and interpersonal levels. Since DMs enhance discourse coherence and signal speakers’ attitudes, thus facilitating interaction, it is reasonable to expect that insufficient or incorrect use of DMs by learners of Arabic as a foreign language would impede efficient communication or even lead to intercultural pragmatic failure. As important components of pragmatic and intercultural competence, DMs should be given more emphasis in Arabic language classrooms. The study ends by suggesting a number of corpus-based classroom activities aimed at raising students' awareness of ba'a, ṭayyeb, and ṭab in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic and their pragmatic importance. 2015-06-01T07:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/79 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1078/viewcontent/My_20MA_20Thesis_20_28Signature_20included_29.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) Discourse markers (DM) |
| spellingShingle | Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) Discourse markers (DM) Ismail, Ahmad Tab asta'zen ana ba'a: a corpus-based study of three discourse markers in Egyptian film language |
| title | Tab asta'zen ana ba'a: a corpus-based study of three discourse markers in Egyptian film language |
| title_full | Tab asta'zen ana ba'a: a corpus-based study of three discourse markers in Egyptian film language |
| title_fullStr | Tab asta'zen ana ba'a: a corpus-based study of three discourse markers in Egyptian film language |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tab asta'zen ana ba'a: a corpus-based study of three discourse markers in Egyptian film language |
| title_short | Tab asta'zen ana ba'a: a corpus-based study of three discourse markers in Egyptian film language |
| title_sort | tab asta zen ana ba a a corpus based study of three discourse markers in egyptian film language |
| topic | Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) Discourse markers (DM) |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/79 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1078/viewcontent/My_20MA_20Thesis_20_28Signature_20included_29.pdf |
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