UNVEILING THE PHYSIOGNOMIES OF WOMEN’S DICTION IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Authors

  • Ndubueze Ogbonnaya Ukachi School of General Studies Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State
  • Oluchi Chris Okeugo Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Keywords:

Physiognomies, Feminine Linguistic Features, Gendered Discourse, Teaching English Language, Language Pedagogy, Pragmatic style

Abstract

This article explores the physiognomies of women’s diction in teaching English language, shedding light on the distinctive feminine linguistic features that shape gendered discourse in the classroom. By examining the ways in which women's diction is used in teaching English language, we reveal the power dynamics and social constructs that influence language pedagogy. Our analysis highlights the importance of acknowledging and valuing women's language in teaching English language, promoting gender equality and inclusive learning environments. This study researches the physiognomies of women’s diction in English in terms of sociolinguistics. It embraces phonology, specialized vocabulary, communication, grammar. In phonology, features of the language of women are mainly present in pronunciation, tone, pitch. Vocabulary of women is more enticing, abundant, polite and euphemistic than men. The features of the language of women contain intensifiers and exaggerated adjectives, interjections, nicknames or diminutive and color words. In communication, it contains a pragmatic speech style and communicative strategies, quantity of speech and conversational topics. Women usually use following grammar structures: tag questions, modulation, embedded imperatives and euphemism.

Author Biographies

Ndubueze Ogbonnaya Ukachi , School of General Studies Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State

09064308834

 

 

Oluchi Chris Okeugo, Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

08063276460

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Published

2024-05-30

How to Cite

Ndubueze , O. U., & Okeugo, O. C. (2024). UNVEILING THE PHYSIOGNOMIES OF WOMEN’S DICTION IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE. Multi-Disciplinary Research and Development Journals Int’l, 5(1), 8. Retrieved from http://mdrdji.org/index.php/mdj/article/view/50

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