A pragmatic analysis of speeches performed during dowry ceremonies
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University of Burundi
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Faculty of arts and social sciences
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Cérémonie
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Discours
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Analyse pragmatique
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Nyakabiga (Commune)
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A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree " Licence en Langue et Littérature Anglaises"
The aim of this work was, first of all, to investigate how speeches are perceived, particularly those performed during dowry ceremonies. In the same vein, this study threw light on the techniques used by speakers while holding a conversation with respect to dowry occasions. With reference to our findings, we found out that people listening to dowry speeckes misunderstand or do not understand at all particularly young people. During our reserch it was also discovered that dowry speeches are a reflection of Burundi culture.
The pragmatic analysis made to those speeches has shown some links ; the link between the speaker and his social status, age and setting. It has been noticed that the level of education is what accentuates the dowry. It was asserted by most of our informants that dowry ceremonies as a key to marriage ceremony constitute an obstacle to those who wish to get married. The result is that some are giving altered cheque, or bounce that is without money on their account as dowry. Suggestions from informants were that dowry ceremonies should be the reflection of the culture and be taken as symbolic otherwise the dowry would be taken as cost and the bride as merchandise.
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