ARGOT “NOUCHI”: LEXICAL STRUCTURE AND ITS ROLE IN THE LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL SPACE OF COTE D’IVOIRE
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-712X-2021-6-114-121
Abstract
Aim. The article gives a brief description of the “nouchi” vocabulary, and defines its place in the linguistic and cultural space of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. Methodology. To solve the necessary tasks, a number of methods have been applied, which include methods of analysis, observation and synthesis of verbal facts. Moreover, the methods of systematic and cluster selection were used. The research has analyzed a body of spontaneous oral media texts that were filmed in Côte d’Ivoire. Results. The lexical structure of the argot “nouchi” has been described. The key types of neologisms have been highlighted. The role of the argot in the culture of the country, as well as its influence on the territorial variant of the French language has been analyzed. Research implications. The research has a theoretical and practical value for language specialists, specialists in sociolinguistics, African studies, and interpreters who work with the territorial variants of the French language.
About the Authors
I. V. Skuratov
Moscow Region State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. S. Kondrateva
Moscow Region State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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