Vocatives in Lebanese Arabic: Forms, Types and Functions / Youssef A. Haddad.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haddad, Youssef A., Author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (264 p.)

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press, [2026]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

What forms and types of vocatives are used in Lebanese Arabic and how are they employed as strategies for rapport (mis)management and relationship negotiation in social interaction? Offers a detailed examination of the linguistic forms, types and social functions of vocatives in Lebanese ArabicExplores the sociopragmatic and interpersonal roles of vocatives, focusing on rapport management and the negotiation of social relationshipsCombines theoretical insights with attested examples, utilizing data from Lebanese plays, movies, and social media to ground the analysis in real-world usageHighlights the multifunctionality and optionality of vocatives, addressing their role in identity construction and relational (mis)managementIncludes multimedia resources, offering audiovisual examples to complement the textual analysis for enhanced reader understanding Analysing data from a variety of sources including movies, plays and talk shows, this book provides a detailed description of the forms and types of vocatives in Lebanese Arabic and offers an in-depth exploration of their social functions and pragmatic significance. It underscores the significance of the use of attested data to the structural analyses of vocatives, as well as other linguistic elements and shows that a data-driven approach to structural analysis provides a more complete picture. The book examines vocatives not just as markers of address but as tools for negotiating relationships and managing interpersonal dynamics. Part I categorizes vocatives by their linguistic formsranging from pronouns to complex phrasesand delineates their types, such as honorifics, kinship terms, and terms of abuse. Part II delves into the interpersonal pragmatics of vocatives, analysing how they shape social interactions, reinforce or challenge identities, and influence relational outcomes. This approach to vocatives in Lebanese Arabic provides fascinating insight into how language reflects cultural norms and social hierarchies, contributing to the fields of Arabic linguistics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

List of Figures

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations and Symbols

1 Vocatives in Action

Part I Vocatives: Forms and Types

2 Vocatives in Lebanese Arabic: Forms

3 Vocatives in Lebanese Arabic: Types

4 Exclamatory Vocatives and Non-Vocative Vocatives in Lebanese Arabic

Part II Vocatives: Social Functions

5 Vocatives and Rapport Management: An Overview

6 Names and Vocative Particles: What Are They Good For?

7 Lebanese Arabic Vocatives: What They Can Do for You!

8 Lebanese Arabic Vocatives: What They Can Do to You

9 Lebanese Arabic Vocatives: Whats in Them for Me?

10 Vocatives: Optionality, Multifunctionality and Interactionally Constructed Identities

11 Where Do We Go Now?

References

Index

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed April 28 2026)

ISBN:

1-3995-4767-4