ACOMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN ENGLISH AND ARABIC IN TABOOS AND PROFANITY USAGE

Abstract

This study aimed to: To know the offensive expressions that was used by Arab and English people.To examine gender language and ethnic language of the speaker as well as the choice of expletive with.The sample of the study was 30 students from university of Sudan for Science and Technology College of Languages – English Department.The present study investigates the reasons behind the using of taboo language in English and Arabic Language.A relevant test was used and data were analyzed to answer the question.A questionnaire was also distributed to the same students to give their knowledge of taboos and profanities. The data is analyzed statistically in the form of tables and figures in chapter four. The researcher discovered that the students were:Students agree, there are many offensive expressions used by Arab and English people.Students confirm there is affection of gender and race language of perceived offensiveness.