Ethnic and gender variation in the use of Colloquial Singapore English discourse particles
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DOI: 10.1017/s1360674320000453
Abstract: Discourse particles are among the most commented-upon features of Colloquial Singapore English (CSE). Their use has been shown to vary depending on formality, context, gender and ethnicity, although results differ from one study to another.… read more here.
Keywords: gender; singapore english; discourse particles; ethnic gender ... See more keywords
Discourse particles in Chinese–Japanese code switching: Constrained by the Matrix Language Frame?
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DOI: 10.1177/1367006916658712
Abstract: Aims and objectives/purpose/research questions: The purpose of this paper is to clarify the grammatical constraints on discourse particles in Chinese–Japanese intra-sentential code switching in light of the general framework of the Matrix Language Frame (MLF)… read more here.
Keywords: syntax; discourse particles; code switching; chinese japanese ... See more keywords