Swearing A cross-cultural study in Asian and European Languages

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dc.contributor.advisorFoolen, A.P.
dc.contributor.advisorHoop, H. de
dc.contributor.authorRahman, Syahrul
dc.date.issued2017-08-31
dc.description.abstractAbstract: Asian and European languages use swearing words to express displeasure, anger, frustration, shock, pain, surprise and other emotions. Previous studies have examined the use of swearing words in Asian and European languages. However, there have been few comparative studies on the use of swear words in Asian and European languages. The present study established how people actually swear. Sources of swearing words in Asian and European languages were also examined. In addition, the study established types of swearing that are commonly used among Asian and European languages. There was also an investigation of socio-cultural factors that influence the use of swearing words in Asian and European languages. The study was conducted by the use of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Systematic sampling was done to come up with an appropriate sample size for the study. A total of 17 languages with 125 study participants took part in the study. The study was conducted using questionnaires and interviews. It was revealed that the use of taboo words in Asian and European languages with regard to swearing is common. The present day study revealed that swearing words associated with sexual activity, sexual reproductive organs, scatology, and religion are the most used in both Asian and European languages. The Dutch language is the only language that uses diseases when it comes to swearing. Moreover, it was also revealed that socio-cultural factors have an important role to play when it comes to determining the use of swearing words in Asian and European languages. In conclusion, it was unveiled that there are similarities and differences between swearing words that are used in Asian languages and those that are used in European languages. Key words: Swearing, Asian Language, European language, taboo words, cursingen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/4968
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.thesis.facultyFaculteit der Letterenen_US
dc.thesis.specialisationLinguistics, general programmeen_US
dc.thesis.studyprogrammeMaster Taalwetenschappen/Linguisticsen_US
dc.thesis.typeMasteren_US
dc.titleSwearing A cross-cultural study in Asian and European Languagesen_US
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