Cooperative Patterns in the Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
Abstract: This article
described the cooperative patterns formed in the Egyptian speech community
using Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA). The data were taken by using
participatory observation method
through the recording
and note-taking techniques.
By employing Grice’s
theory of cooperative principles and maxims, this study suggested that
speech events in Egyptian society had a variety of cooperative patterns. The
varied patterns could be seen in the negotiation processes to reach an
agreement. Therefore, the negotiations required a lot of energy and time.
Author: Siti Aminah, Amir
Ma'ruf
Journal Code: jpantropologigg160019
