Politically Correct Language in Public Speeches – Michaela Matoušková
Michaela Matoušková
Master's thesis
Politically Correct Language in Public Speeches
Politically Correct Language in Public Speeches
Abstract:
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá politicky korektním jazykem v mluvených projevech. V teoretické části práce je definována politická korektnost a jsou uvedeny dva jazykové prostředky politické korektnosti: eufemismy/dysfemismy a genderlect. Následně se práce zaměřuje na vybrané oblasti lingvistického tabu a možné způsoby vyjadřování genderové neutrality v anglickém jazyce. V praktické části je teorie …moreAbstract:
This diploma paper deals with politically correct language in public speeches. The theoretical part defines political correctness and states two language means of political correctness: euphemism/dysphemism and genderlect. Furthermore, it concentrates on selected areas of linguistic taboo and possible ways of expressing gender-neutrality in the English language. In the practical part, the theory is …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 31. 3. 2010
Thesis defence
- Date of defence: 31. 5. 2010
- Supervisor: PhDr. Petra Huschová, Ph.D.
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Matoušková, Michaela. Politically Correct Language in Public Speeches. Pardubice, 2010. diplomová práce (Mgr.). Univerzita Pardubice. Fakulta filozofická
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Faculty of Arts and PhilosophyMaster programme / field:
Teacher Education for Lower Secondary Schools / English Language Teacher Education
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