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Item Metadata only A code-switching in casual conversatios : a case study in Tai Dam bilinguals at Baan Huathanoon of Nakhonpathom, Thailand(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Parada Dechapratumwan; Somsonge Burusphat; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Pattama PatpongThis study aims to investigate the code-switching behavior of Tai Dam bilinguals in three generations and identify its discourse-semantics functions as well as describe the relationship between its functions and context of situation. Drawing from interviews, non-participant observation and analysis of tape recordings, the researcher concluded that code-switching is prevalent in Tai Dam generation 2 and less prevalent in generation 1 and generation 3 respectively. Three types of code-switching structures are identified: 1) intra-sentential switching, 2) inter- sentential switching and 3) thematic switching that is prominent in Tai Dam generation 2. With reference to those structures, four main discourse-semantics functions are identified by the lens of Systemic Functional Linguistics. Those functions are 1) logical function, 2) experiential function, 3) interpersonal function and 4) textual function. Logical function is most prevalent, especially projection. Experiential and textual functions are less prevalent. Code-Switching also associates with the context of situation. The contextual analysis reveals that the frequency of code-switching depends on the filed of code-switching, the tenor relationship, especially power, which is varied by the context dependence, and the mode of code- switching, which can be described as the action of talking, gossiping, teasing, projecting and so on.Item Metadata only A comparative study on conceptual metaphors of taste terms in Thai and Vietnamese(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Rujiwan Laophairoj; Sophana Srichampa; Somsonge Burusphat; Chatchawadee Saralamba; Enfield, Nicholas JamesThe objectives of this study were to examine the use, metaphorical meanings and metaphorical concepts of four taste terms in Thai and Vietnamese, namely bitter, salty, sour and sweet, and to compare the similarities and differences of the conceptual metaphors of the terms in the two languages. The data for semantic analysis and attributes of the taste terms were collected from dictionaries, proverb dictionaries, and five informants from each language. The data on the context of use were gathered from linguistic corpora, compilation of proverbs and interviews with five informants from each language. The result on metaphorical distribution of the taste terms based on their structure reveal that the terms in both languages have similar metaphorical use in two types. The first type is single taste terms with metaphorical meaning. The second type is the taste terms in combination with other words with metaphorical meanings. This type is divided into the taste terms in combination with other taste terms and the taste terms in combination with other words. Each type is different in details in the two languages. With regard to the result on metaphorical meanings of Thai, the taste terms are broadly categorized into two semantic domains: person metaphor and state metaphor. The Vietnamese taste terms are categorized into one semantic domain: state metaphor. Each type is different in details in the two languages. For metaphorical concepts of Thai and Vietnamese taste terms, they are used to express metaphorical concepts: HUMAN QUALITIES ARE TASTESItem Metadata only A comparison of classifier usage among three generations in Thai dialect of Ubon Ratchathani(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2008) Sirisuda Thongchalerm; Somsonge BurusphatItem Metadata only A comparison of pronouns in narrative discourse in Southeast Asian languages(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Itsarate Dolphen; Somsonge Burusphat; Hartmann, John F.; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Pattama PatpongThis thesis aims to analyze and compare full pronouns and zero pronouns focusing on forms and discourse functions that serve as cohesive devices in narrative discourse in Southeast Asian languages by using the theoretical framework of Systemic Functional Grammar. The research data were taken from secondary sources of three languages: Tai Dam, Kmhmu, and Iu-Mienh, for a total of fifteen stories. The results reveal that full pronouns and zero pronouns of the three language families share some linguistic properties of 'pro-drop' in both similar and contrasting ways. For example, full pronouns in Tai Dam and Iu-Mienh display no agreement in number and gender, whereas full pronouns in Kmhmu have a singular, dual and plural distinction in gender differentiation in third person forms when referring to a noun or a noun group in narrative discourse. As for discourse functions of pronouns in narrative discourse, it was found that both full pronouns and zero pronouns function as a cohesive device in terms of substitution and ellipsis referents in narrative discourse. The main functions of the third person pronouns are used to 1) maintain a previous discourse referent or reiterate the antecedent referent at text discontinuities and 2) to highlight a participant through emphasis. It was also found that zero pronouns will occur immediately after their full forms to track an active participant in narrative discourse.Item Metadata only A computer application of comparative basic word lists(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 1988) Kanlayanee Wattatongchai; Wirat Niyomtam; Somsonge Burusphat; Sophana SrichampaThis thesis presents a computer application for comparing basic word lists, imparticular, basic word lists of Southeast Asian language families. The application software named LANGT is developed to facilitate the work of linguists in the linguistic fields of information processing such as the language document, sound inventory, and word list. This application software is a data base manager for manipulating the linguistic data, searching for a specific linguistic data, and especially for comparing the word lists between 2-4 languages. Besides, if can update the deficient data conveniently. In using this software, the user had to know how to use commands from several menus of this software. The result of information processing is presented on the monitor screen and through the printer. This application software can be used with IBM-PC 16 bits microcomputer or a compatible one with 64 Kbytes in main memory.Item Metadata only A discourse analysis of narrative songs of Jaran Manopetch(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2004) Kritsana Athapanyawanit; Somsonge BurusphatItem Metadata only A discourse analysis of Tai Dam ritual procedural texts(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2013) Sirinda Osiri; Pattama Patpong; Somsonge Burusphat; Sujaritlak DeepadungThis study draws on a framework of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) which was developed by Michael Halliday (1985Item Metadata only A discourse analysis of Thai historical texts from Sukhothai period to the present : systemic functional approach(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Thanwaporn Nakim; Pattama Patpong; Somsonge Burusphat; Weera OstapiratItem Metadata only A grammar of Bouyei(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Attasith Boonsawasd; Somsonge Burusphat; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Pattama PatpongThe purpose of this study was to describe the grammar of the Bouyei language including phonology, morphology, and syntax. This language is mainly spoken and written in the south, the southwest, and the central parts of Guizhou in China by approximately 2,500,000 speakers. It belongs to the Kam-Tai branch of the Tai-Kadai language family. All data collected from relevant documents and the native Bouyei informants living in China were analyzed with the computer software programs FieldWorks Language Explorer, PRAAT, and Phonology Assistant. The approach of the study is based on the tagmemic theory, initiated by Kenneth L. Pike in the 1950s. The study revealed that the Bouyei language was influenced by Mandarin Chinese in all ranks of grammatical hierarchy, especially phonemes and morphemes, because of language contact. However, the syntactic structure of the Bouyei language is mostly still similar to other Tai-Kadai languagesItem Metadata only A Morphological study of northern Khmer(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Prakorb Phon-ngam; Somsonge Burusphat; Edmondson Jerold A.; Suwilai Premsrirat; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Pitsamai YuphoItem Metadata only A paragraph analysis of Thai academic writing(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Nattha Junlaprom; Somsonge Burusphat; Pitsamai Yupho; Pattiya JimreivatItem Metadata only A phonological study of Hsing-ning Hakka at Muang district, Ratchaburi province(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2001) Jurairat So-Bha; Somsonge Burusphat; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Sukhuma-Vadee KhamhiranItem Metadata only A phonological study of Palaung dialects spoken in Thailand and Myanmar, with focuses on vowels and final nasals(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Supakit Buakaw; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Somsonge Burusphat; Weera Ostapirat; Edmondson, Jerold A.Item Metadata only A phonological study of Pwo Karen as spoken in Phop-Phra, Tak Province(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 1996) Wasana Noinaj; Somsonge Burusphat; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Sophana SrichampaItem Metadata only A phonological study of Pwo Karen at Huay-Hom-Nok village, tambon Tha-Mae-Lob, Mae-Tha district, Lamphun province(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 1995) Naruemon Chuensukon; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Somsonge Burusphat; Sukhuma-Vadee KhamhiranItem Metadata only A phonology of Nyah Kur at Ban Tha Duang, Petchabun province(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 1990) Sudsawad Chuasuwan; Suriya Ratanakul; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Somsonge BurusphatItem Metadata only A relevance-theoretic approach to Pun translation in children's literature of Roald Dahl(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Supakarn Pathong; Somsonge Burusphat; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Shoichi IwasakiThis research is an attempt to apply relevance theory to the translation of puns from English into Thai to determine how the theory assists translators in the translation process. The data were a corpus of puns drawn from seven children's books by Roald Dahl and their Thai translations. Among the five categories of the puns found in the source texts, homonymic/polysemic puns and paronymic puns made up the majority of the corpus. The other three categories employed less frequently are homophonic puns, metaphorical pun, and homographic puns, respectively. The analysis of the source text puns based on a relevance-theoretic approach assists translators in comprehending their dual meanings and contexts, and enable the translators to choose the right translation strategy. In translating puns from English into Thai, it was found that a Thai translator resorted to four translation strategies: 1) rendering the SL pun as a non-pun target text, 2) reproduction of the SL pun via literal translation or transliteration, 3) substitution of related rhetorical device for the SL pun, and 4) recreating a TL pun. From the perspective of relevance theory, rendering the source language pun as a nonpun target text is the least effective strategy since it is not in accordance with the principle of relevance. Hence, to preserve the intended punning effect, puns are most preferably translated as puns. The research results also revealed that a relevance-based pun translation process can guide translators through to successfully overcome the challenge of the pun translation.Item Metadata only A study of Hakka aspectual system(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2023) Wichaya Bovonwiwat; Somsonge Burusphat; Weera Osatapirat; Shoichi, Iwasaki; Pattama PatpongThis research aims to describe the aspectual system of Fengshun Hakka dialect spoken in Thailand. The Hakka aspectual system can be divided into two major categories: Bounded aspect and Unbounded aspect. The Bounded aspect refers to an event defined with either a beginning or an endpoint. The Unbounded aspect refers to a situation without a time limit or an ongoing event. The Bounded aspect is comprised of Perfective, Experiential, Inchoative, Delimitative, and Tentative. The Perfective aspect can be indicated by liau42 "finish/already", resultative verb complement (RVC), and jiu33 " have." The Experiential aspect contains two markers: kuɔ42 "pass" and sit11 "know." The Inchoative is shown when an adjective or a state verb is followed by liau42 "finish/already." The Delimitative aspect is presented by jit11 ha11 "one time" and verb reduplication. The Tentative aspect is expressed by khɔn42 "look/watch/see." The Unbounded aspect contains two subcategories, Progressive and Iterative. The Progressive aspect is marked by ʨhɔi33 kai11 "be there" or ʨhɔi33 li11 "be here" and kap11 pan11 "fit/suitable." The Iterative aspect is indicated by the reduplication of a motion verb plus two directional verbs: lɔi24 "come" and khɯ42 "go." To add a more interesting view on this study, the Miaoli Hakka dialect spoken in Taiwan is compared to the Fengshun dialect. This helps clarify the overall characteristics of the Hakka aspectual system. The analysis of the aspectual system of Fengshun Hakka spoken in Thailand provides an overview of the semantic and syntactic functions of aspect markers. The comparison with the Miaoli Hakka dialect spoken in Taiwan helps explain how the aspectual system of the two different Hakka dialects is expressed. The language contact between Fengshun Hakka and Chaozhou is one factor that distinguishes the aspectual system of Fengshun Hakka from that of Miaoli HakkaItem Metadata only A study of language in public relations advertising during 1996-2000 A.D.(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2004) Nathasiri Iampracha; Somsonge BurusphatItem Metadata only A study of pronominal usage in spoken Tai song(Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 1990) Suree Pengsombat; Suriya Ratanakul; Sujaritlak Deepadung; Somsonge Burusphat