Title: CATEGORIES OF DISCOURSE MARKERS USED IN GICHUKA SPEECH
Author: Dr. Christine Atieno Peter & Ms. Elsie Njeri Kirimo
Abstract: Discourse markers are linguistic items that are frequently used in the course of daily communication. These are not only connecting words that contribute to cohesion of discourse but are also crucial tools for achieving intended communicative purposes in the course of discourse. Studies have been carried out on discourse markers as used in other languages of the world but since every linguistic variety is unique and culture dependent, it is not obvious that these linguistic items are similar in all languages. The goal of this article is to provide an analysis of Gichuka discourse markers. The objective is to categorize discourse markers in Gichuka speeches. The article is guided by the Relevance Theory by Sperber and Wilson. It utilizes qualitative research technique and it was carried out in Chuka, Meru South Sub County, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. The population includes all discourse markers captured in social events cond...
ISSN:0249-4655
Publisher:Knowledge-Ridge Publishers
Area/Scope:Business Economics and Management ;Social Science, Literature, Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Science and Physical Science; Health and Medical Science
Frequency: Monthly
Format:Online & Print
Language:English
Review-Process:Double Blinded
•Access: Open Access