The Linguistic Expression of Fear in Ukrainian
Alexander Mezentsev
Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Englische Sprachwissenschaft / Literaturwissenschaft
Beschreibung
Seminar paper from the year 2022 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,0, University of Dusseldorf "Heinrich Heine" (Philosophische Fakultät Anglistik), course: The Grammar of Fear, language: English, abstract: Explore the linguistic expression of FEAR through the lens of Ukrainian language and culture in this insightful study. Against the backdrop of Ukraine's current struggles, this paper delves into the universal vs. culturally constructed nature of emotions. Comparing Ukrainian and English linguistic expressions, it evaluates two opposing theories—whether FEAR is a universal human experience or shaped by cultural contexts. With a detailed analysis grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics, this research offers a fresh perspective on a deeply human emotion. A must-read for anyone intrigued by language, emotion and cultural diversity.
Kundenbewertungen
Expressing Fear, Barrett, Construction View of Emotions, Emotions, Ukrainian, Idiomatic expressions, Fear, Language, Interjection, How Emotions Are Made, Linguistics, Classical View of Emotions, The Linguistic Expression of Fear, Constructed View of Emotions, English, Ukraine