The Genres of 'Shouted Speech' in Cheke Holo.
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| Title: | The Genres of 'Shouted Speech' in Cheke Holo. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Boswell, Freddy |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2001 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Cultural Traits, Language Styles, Malayo Polynesian Languages, Phonology, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Sociolinguistics, Speech Acts, Uncommonly Taught Languages |
| Abstract: | Speech genres in Cheke Holo (CH) have not been studied extensively. Speech genres related to shouted speech in CH deserves more study because it is commonly used. Culturally speaking, shouted speech is a natural expression of the importance and centrality of CH community and surrounding authority structures, and has a very strong hortatory function based on the authority of village chiefs. Shouted speech serves as a vehicle by which the language community is called into action, and thus is a catalyst for organizing and moving ahead as a community-wide unit, both in daily business and in certain special functions. The three genres of CH shouted speech are loku fodu (morning wake-up and muster), tufa gano (distribute the food, usually at a feast), and cheke thagru (show respect and honor for a departing guest). Shouted speech in CH is important because it helps those who investigate to see clearly how this use of language reflects the cultural values of community, sharing, authority, and respect. (KFT) |
| Entry Date: | 2001 |
| Accession Number: | ED451714 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Speech genres in Cheke Holo (CH) have not been studied extensively. Speech genres related to shouted speech in CH deserves more study because it is commonly used. Culturally speaking, shouted speech is a natural expression of the importance and centrality of CH community and surrounding authority structures, and has a very strong hortatory function based on the authority of village chiefs. Shouted speech serves as a vehicle by which the language community is called into action, and thus is a catalyst for organizing and moving ahead as a community-wide unit, both in daily business and in certain special functions. The three genres of CH shouted speech are loku fodu (morning wake-up and muster), tufa gano (distribute the food, usually at a feast), and cheke thagru (show respect and honor for a departing guest). Shouted speech in CH is important because it helps those who investigate to see clearly how this use of language reflects the cultural values of community, sharing, authority, and respect. (KFT) |
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