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Title IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION OF SHINA SPEAKERS: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY

Author(s) Ms. Shamim Ara Shams

Abstract ABSTRACT Title: Identity Construction of Shina Speakers: An Ethnographic Study This ethnographic study explores the identity construction of multilingual Shina speakers through marked and unmarked choices. The data for this study is triangulated which consists of questionnaires, interviews, recordings of conversations and FM recordings. The study focuses on identity construction of Shina speakers in different contexts through their linguistic practices and also explores the factors which play a role in the establishment of sets of rights and obligations in an interaction. The data was analyzed by using the Markedness Model by Myers-Scotton (1993) and Hierarchy of Identities Model by Omoniyi (2007). The detailed analysis of the data shows that the Shina speakers construct their linguistic identities in different contexts through code-switching and code mixing. The analysis of data indicates that Shina is an unmarked choice in close circles, Urdu and English are the unmarked choices in formal contexts whereas, Shina, Urdu and English are the unmarked choices in informal contexts. The factors which influence the establishment of the set of rights and obligations include: relationship with the interlocutors, multilingualism and educational background. Identity markers which become salient according to the context include: dress, physical appearance and accent. The study recommends to study the identity construction of other regional language speakers of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Type Thesis/Dissertation PhD

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Department English

Language English

Publication Date 2021-09-27

Subject English Linguistics

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