Rusch2020
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| Key | Rusch2020 |
| Author(s) | Maren Rüsch |
| Title | A Conversational Analysis of Acholi: Structure and Socio-Pragmatics of a Nilotic Language of Uganda |
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| Tag(s) | EMCA, Uganda, Acholi |
| Publisher | Brill |
| Year | 2020 |
| Language | English |
| City | Leiden |
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| ISBN | 978-90-04-43758-6 |
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Abstract
A Conversational Analysis of Acholi elucidates various interaction strategies for the Nilotic language Acholi. Based on detailed examples, Maren Rüsch links the structural organization of Acholi conversations to cultural features such as politeness, language socialization and narrations. Despite common claims of universality regarding the structuring of human languages by previous authors, the study shows that some Acholi strategies differ from other languages. The verbal and non-verbal practices displayed give an in-depth insight into speakers’ cognitive participation during interaction.
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