خلاصة:
The aim of the present article is to probe the functions of the cultural schema of Ta’ne (sarcasm) in Persian. Results from 100 recorded instantiations of Ta’ne accumulated through ethnographic approach indicated that it served different functions including complaint, criticism, insult, contempt, humor, and compliment. The results were then discussed with reference to the cultural differences in the instantiation of the schema (use of the schema for humorous and complimentary functions) and the other schemas underlying the enactment of Ta’ne. In addition, some implications of the study were discussed with reference to the necessity of the cultural knowledge in order to prevent misunderstandings and miscommunications.
ملخص الجهاز:
Candidate in Applied Linguistics, University oflsfahan Abstract The aim of the present article is to probe the functions of the cultural schema of Ta'ne (sarcasm) in Persian.
Results from 100 recorded instantiations of Ta'ne accumulated through ethnographic approach indicated that it served different functions including complaint, criticism, insult, contempt, humor, and compliment.
The results were then discussed with reference to the cultural differences in the instantiation of the schema (use of the schema for humorous and complimentary functions) and the other schemas underlying the enactment of Ta'ne.
For example, in his study, Sharifian (2013) gave an overview of several of such cultural schemas including salam-o-ahvalporsi (greetings) which contains the greeting device "salam" (hello) and a series of other exchanges inquiring about the health of the addressee's family members, relatives, close friends, and the latest news and issues.
Babai and Sharifian (2013) explored another Persian cultural schema including the refusal strategies Iranian English language learners used in their first (Persian) and second language (English) with a particular focus on gender and social power differentials between the interlocutors.
In addition to the cultural schemata discussed above, Pishghadam and Norouz Kermanshahi (2012) explored the cultural schema of Insha' Allah (God's willing) and its functions through naturalistic observation of people in diverse contexts.
4. Discussion and Conclusion The purpose of the present study was to investigate the functions of the cultural schema of ta'ne in Persian language.
Cultural schemas in Ll and L2 compliment responses: A study of Persian-speaking learners of English.