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The Pragmatics of Space Expressions in Spoken Jordanian Arabic
Yamama Smadi, Fawwaz Al-Abed Al-Haq
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DOI:10.17265/1539-8072/2017.08.005
Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
This study aims at studying space expressions in Spoken Jordanian Arabic (SJA). Moreover, it aims at discussing the pragmatics of space expressions in SJA. The researchers use two methods to collect colloquial space expressions. Firstly, the researchers use eight specific images for a little girl who is asked to determine her position. Secondly, space expressions are extracted through unstructured interviews and general observations. It has been found that using space expressions is vital for speakers. Moreover, some space expressions do not carry a pragmatic function. Some of space expressions may express different pragmatic functions, such as hospitality, threat, and encouragement. Some of the colloquial space expressions are culture-specific; they would not be clear apart from their culture, since they might not be found in another dialect or language.
pragmatics, pragmatic functions, space expressions, Spoken Jordanian Arabic
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