Linguistic Practices and Resources as Components in the Construction of Sociolinguistic Identity

• 발행기관: 한국사회언어학회
• 저자명: Jinsok Lee(이진석)
• 간행물 정보: 『사회언어학』제27권 3호, 181~215쪽, 전체 35쪽
• 주제분류: 어문학 > 언어학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2019.09.30

영문 초록

This paper focuses on the construction of authentic rapper identities among Korean rappers throughout the history of rap in Korea. The first part of this study describes the historical development of linguistic practices and available linguistic resources that were commonly exercised and exploited by Korean rappers over time, while the latter part demonstrates how those practices and resources become components constituting and constructing various rapper identities through Eckert s (2008) framework of “indexical field.” The exploration of the Korean rappers linguistic practices reported that Korean rappers have developed a number of creative and innovative practices throughout the history of Korean rap and hip-hop. The second part revealed that Korean rappers innovations and creative practices have become more and more complicated over time for more sophisticated rapper identity construction and projection.

목차

1. Introduction

2. Assertion of Authenticity in Hip-Hop Among Non-African American Rappers

3. Focus on Rap

4. Linguistic Practices and Innovation in Korean Rap: Changes Over Time

5. Change of Indexical Fields Constructing Rapper Identities

6. Conclusion

키워드

Linguistic identity indexical field linguistic practice K-pop rap rhyme hip-hop.