Thukpa, Zhela, and Shesa: A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Tibetan Honorifics

Honors College Thesis

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Creator	Judge, Mohnish
Abstract	This paper explores the mutual constitution between language, thought, and culture within the context of Tibetan honorifics. I employ Van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis to argue that changes in honorific usage pre- and post-Chinese occupation reflect and reify changes in ideology and culture within Tibetan communities. Analyzing usage patterns and cultural dynamics within Tibet and its Diaspora, I synthesize and supplement current literature on honorifics, hoping to contribute to current discourse surrounding colonialism, diaspora studies, and cultural preservation. Keywords: colonialism, diaspora, honorifics, linguistics, Tibet
Resource Type	Honors College Thesis
Date Issued	2024-05-07
Degree Level	Bachelor's
Degree Name	Honors Bachelor of Science (H.B.S.)
Degree Field	Economics
Degree Grantor	Oregon State University
Commencement Year	2024
Advisor	Barstow, Geoffrey Schwartz, Adam
Committee Member	Schwartz, Adam Ip, Hung-Yok Barstow, Geoffrey
Non-Academic Affiliation	Oregon State University. Honors College
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	Oregon State University
Peer Reviewed	No
Language	English [eng]
File Format	pdf

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