دفاتر في اللسانيات والتعليمية
Volume 6, Numéro 1, Pages 247-258
2016-06-30

The Pragmatic Functions Of Conversational Swearing In Algerian Culture

Authors : Dali Youcef Linda . Benhattab Abdelkader Lotfi .

Abstract

Conversational swearing fulfils particular communicative functions that cannot be accomplished by other pragmatic means. The present study investigates the pragmatic functions performed by conversational swearing in naturally occurring interactions in Algerian culture. The analysis has shown that the pragmatic functions of swearing in everyday talk are mainly to express emotions, verbal emphasis and group solidarity. The use of swearing to fulfil these conversational and discursive functions could be an interpretation to the recurrence of swearing in Algerian culture.

Keywords

The Pragmatic Functions - Conversational Swearing - Algerian Culture