Abstract
This study aims at investigating possible rules that govern code mixing between the two basic varieties (H and L; Ferguson, 1959) at the verbal phrase level (combining linguistic features of Fusha and ‘ammiya in spoken verbal sentences used in ‘ammiyat Al-Muthaqqafin). In this study, the feature of choice is the use of the b-prefix (an aspectual marker used as a prefix with present tense ‘ammiya verbs). In particular, this study aims at analyzing the possible rules that govern the use of the b-prefix from a linguistic perspective. Furthermore, this study attempts to determine whether morphological or syntactic factors affect its use. Finally, the possible effect of the topic on the use of the b-prefix shall be investigated.
Date of Award
6-1-2008
Online Submission Date
2-6-2013
First Advisor
Taha, Zeinab
Committee Member 1
Badawi, El-Said
Committee Member 2
Hassan, Mona
Document Type
Thesis
Extent
171 p.
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APA Citation
Tawakol, H.
(2008).Code mixing in 'Ammiyat Al-muthaqqafin: a case study on the use of the b-prefix as a tense marker [Thesis, the American University in Cairo]. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/retro_etds/2286
MLA Citation
Tawakol, Hanady. Code mixing in 'Ammiyat Al-muthaqqafin: a case study on the use of the b-prefix as a tense marker. 2008. American University in Cairo, Thesis. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/retro_etds/2286