Vocatives in Lebanese Arabic: Forms, Types and Functions - Couverture rigide

Haddad, Youssef A.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1399547658 ISBN 13 : 9781399547659

Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2026

Synopsis

What forms and types of vocatives are used in Lebanese Arabic and how are they employed as strategies for rapport (mis)management and relationship negotiation in social interaction?

• Offers a detailed examination of the linguistic forms, types and social functions of vocatives in Lebanese Arabic
• Explores the sociopragmatic and interpersonal roles of vocatives, focusing on rapport management and the negotiation of social relationships
• Combines theoretical insights with attested examples, utilizing data from Lebanese plays, movies, and social media to ground the analysis in real-world usage
• Highlights the multifunctionality and optionality of vocatives, addressing their role in identity construction and relational (mis)management
• Includes multimedia resources, offering audiovisual examples to complement the textual analysis for enhanced reader understanding

Analysing data from a variety of sources including movies, plays and talk shows, this book provides a detailed description of the forms and types of vocatives in Lebanese Arabic and offers an in-depth exploration of their social functions and pragmatic significance. It underscores the significance of the use of attested data to the structural analyses of vocatives, as well as other linguistic elements and shows that a data-driven approach to structural analysis provides a more complete picture. The book examines vocatives not just as markers of address but as tools for negotiating relationships and managing interpersonal dynamics. Part I categorizes vocatives by their linguistic forms—ranging from pronouns to complex phrases—and delineates their types, such as honorifics, kinship terms, and terms of abuse. Part II delves into the interpersonal pragmatics of vocatives, analysing how they shape social interactions, reinforce or challenge identities, and influence relational outcomes. This approach to vocatives in Lebanese Arabic provides fascinating insight into how language reflects cultural norms and social hierarchies, contributing to the fields of Arabic linguistics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Youssef A. Haddad is Professor of Arabic Language and Linguistics at Georgetown University in Qatar. His research focuses on syntax, pragmatics, and their interface. He has published extensively on Arabic linguistics, as well as the linguistics of other languages. His publications include the books The Sociopragmatics of Attitude Datives in Levantine Arabic (Edinburgh University Press, 2018) and Control into Conjunctive Participle Clauses: The Case of Assamese (Mouton de Gruyter, 2011). He has also co-edited two volumes of Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics (John Benjamins, 2016, 2019) and authored the textbook Introduction to Arabic Linguistics (Wiley Blackwell, 2023).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Edinburgh University Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1399547658
• ISBN 13: 9781399547659
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible