Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Understanding as the Beginning of Agreement: Linguistic Aspects of Intercultural Family Communication

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2012 5 (12)
Authors
Leontovich, Olga A.
Contact information
Leontovich, Olga A.: Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University , 27 Lenina Prospect, Volgograd, 400131 Russia , e-mail:
Keywords
intercultural family communication; bilingualism; polylingualism; code mixing; code switching; oikolect; linguistic difficulties; communication strategies
Abstract

The paper discusses the issues connected with the use of language in an intercultural family, which include: 1) the choice of language, 2) bilingualism / polylingualism, 3) code mixing and code switching, 4) the use of an oikolect. Linguistic difficulties, which can lead to communication problems, can occur on the phonological, graphic, lexical or linguocognitive level, as well as the level of communication strategies. The paper brings together the theoretical frameworks of communication studies, linguistics and semiotics in order to identify the key problems, which arise in intercultural marriages, and suggest possible solutions. Methods employed in the research include observation, questionnaires and interviews, narrative, biographic, and semiotic analysis. The study is done from the Russian perspective and is aimed at overcoming the difficulties intercultural families face both in Russia and abroad. The results of the study may lead to their practical application in family counselling, cross-cultural education and training, as well as in real-life situations.

Pages
1772-1780
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/3229

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