Linguistics and Languages

The realization of the speech act of suggestion in Alexandrian and Najdi Arabic: a variational pragmatic study

D. A. S. El-dakhs and M. M. Ahmed

This intriguing study by Dina Abdel Salam El-Dakhs and Mervat M. Ahmed explores how suggestions vary between two Arabic dialects: Alexandrian and Najdi. With insights drawn from 240 participants, it uncovers a striking preference for direct suggestion strategies among Najdis, while Alexandrians lean towards more conventionalized forms. Discover the fascinating interplay of gender, social distance, and dominance in shaping how suggestions are communicated!

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Abstract

This study uses a variational pragmatic approach to compare how suggestions are expressed in two Arabic dialects: Alexandrian (Egypt) and Najdi (Saudi Arabia). Data from 240 participants (120 from each dialect group, evenly split by gender) were collected using a discourse completion task (DCT) with six scenarios. The data were coded using a known taxonomy of suggestion strategies, considering external and internal modifiers. Results showed a general preference for direct suggestions, with Najdis using significantly more direct strategies than Alexandrians, who favored conventionalized strategies. Gender, social distance, and social dominance also significantly influenced suggestion strategies in both dialect groups.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Sep 17, 2024

Authors

Dina Abdel Salam El-Dakhs, Mervat M. Ahmed

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