The Role of Address Terms in Iraqw Conversational Greetings
), Chrispina Alphonce(2), Shingwa Magashi(3), (1) The University of Dodoma
Tanzania, United Republic of
(2) The University of Dodoma
Tanzania, United Republic of
(3) The University of Dodoma
Tanzania, United Republic of
Corresponding Author
Copyright (c) 2024 phaustini Banga bayo
DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/ell.v13i2.128590
Full Text:
Language : english
Abstract
This study examined the functions of address terms in Iraqw conversational greetings. The previous studies on address terms investigated the categories and factors influencing the choice of address terms in Iraqw language, revealing the scarcity of information on the functions of address terms. To address this gap, qualitative data on patterns of verbal greetings were collected through observations. Seven patterns of Iraqw conversational greetings were recorded using audio recorder. Then, the data were transcribed into written text. Following this, address terms utilized within greeting exchanges were noted. Interviews were then held with six knowledgeable Iraqw indigenous speakers to gain insight into the functions of address terms utilized in greeting exchanges. Then, the data were analysed using thematic analysis. The analysis revealed five functions of address terms: showing respect, denoting intimacy, indicating a familial bond, reflecting social identity, and demonstrating unfamiliarity. These roles demonstrate the significance of address terms in shaping and navigating social relationships between speakers and addressees. In social relationships, proper use of terms of address helps to strengthen social bonds among the interlocutors. The correct use of terms of address relies on the rapport between the interlocutors, culture, and the role of collocutors in diverse social contexts.
Keywords
References
Aborampah, Y. (2023). Address forms of the Kolamo of Ghana : A sociolinguistic analysis. Journal of Engineering Applied Science and Humanities, 08(01), 90–101.
Afful, J. B. A. (2006). Non-kinship address terms in Akan : A sociolinguistic study of language use in Ghana. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 27(4), 275–289. https://doi.org/10.2167/jmmd425.1
Akindele, D. (2008). Sesotho address forms. Linguistik Online, 34(2), 3–15.
Al-Qudah, M. (2017). The Jordanian terms of address: A socio-pragmatic study. SHS Web of Conferences, 37, 1–10.
Bayo, P. (2023). A sociopragmatic analysis of address terms in Iraqw. Arusha Working Papers in African Linguistics, 5(1), 31–50.
Braun, F. (1988). Terms of address :Problems and patterns and usage in various languages and cultures. Berlin: Mouton De Gruyter.
Brown, P., & Levinson, S. (1987). Politeness: Some universals in language use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Bruns, H., & Kranich, S. (2021). Terms of address: A contrastive investigation of ongoing changes in British, American and Indian English and in German. Contrastive Pragmatics, 3(1), 112–143. https://doi.org/10.1163/26660393-BJA10025
Fleming, L., & Slotta, J. (2018). The pragmatics of kin address : A sociolinguistic universal and its semantic. Journal of Sociolinguistics, 22(4), 375–405. https://doi.org/10.1111/josl.12304
Gao, C. (2013). A contrastive study of Chinese and English address forms. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 3(1), 190–194. https://doi.org/10.4304/tpls.3.1.190-194
Goffman, E. (1967). Interaction ritual: Essays on face to face behavior. New York: Garden City.
Holmes, J. (2001). An introduction to sociolinguistics (Fourth edi). London and New York: Routledge.
Kießling, R. (2000). Some salient features of Southern Cushitic (Common West Rift). Hamburg.
Languages of Tanzania Project. (2009). Atlasi ya lugha za Tanzania. Dar es Salaam.
Magashi, S. (2023). The role of address terms in expressing politeness in social interaction in Sukuma. Journal of Linguistics and Language in Education, 17(2), 107–135. https://doi.org/10.56279/jlle.v17i2.5
Mous, M., Qorro, M., & Kießling, R. (1997). Iraqw - English Dictionary. Leiden: Rüdiger Köppe Verlag.
Özcan, F. H. (2016). Choice of address terms in conversational setting. International Journal of Human Sciences, 13(1), 982–1002. https://doi.org/10.14687/ijhs.v13i1.3489
Pastini, N. W., & Susianti, H. W. (2023). The Use of English Greetings and Terms of Address by Employees and Homestay Owners in Kintamani Tourism Area , Bali. 2(1), 35–41. https://doi.org/10.52352/lacultour.v2i1.1097
Ramadhani, & Wahyuni, D. (2018). Types and functions of address terms used by IPMK-SB “Kampar students studying in padang.” E-Journal of English Language & Literature, 7(1), 132–142.
Rifai, D. M., & Prasetyaningrum, S. T. (2016). A sociolinguistic analysis of addressing terms used in Tangled Movie Manuscript. Jurnal Penelitian Humaniora, 17(2), 123–134.
Salifu, N. A. (2010). Signaling politeness , power and solidarity through terms of address in Dagbanli. Nordic Journal of African Studies, 19(4), 274–292.
Salihu, H. H. (2014). The sociolinguistics study of gender address patterns in the Hausa society. International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, 4(1), 48–53. https://doi.org/10.7763/IJSSH.2014.V4.317
Saputra, Y. (2017). Address terms in Werner’s front of the class: A sociolinguistic study. Sastra Ingriss-Student Journal, 6(8), 827–843.
Surono, S. (2018). Address terms across cultures : A sociopragmatic analysis. Proceedings of the Fourth Prasasti International Seminar on Linguistics (Prasasti 2018), 166(Prasasti), 316–324.
Wardhaugh, R. (2006). An introduction to sociolinguistics. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
Article Metrics
Abstract Views : 0 times
PDF Downloaded : 0 times
Refbacks
- There are currently no refbacks.
Copyright (c) 2024 phaustini Banga bayo
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
