Olga V. Chibisova
PhD in Culturology
Associate Professor of the Department of Linguistics and Intercultural Communication
Komsomolsk-on-Amur State Technical University
Analyzed are euphemisms from perspective of intercultural communication theory. Using analysis of previous studies of both Russian and foreign scientists as basis, the author researches euphemisms as specific language phenomenon, and also their role in communication ov people belonging to different cultures. Conclusion is made about necessity of studying euphemisms in the process of foreign language and culture acquisition.
Key words: euphemism, analysis, language, culture, intercultural communication
References:
2. Grice, H.P. Logic and Conversation // Novoye v zarubezhnoy lingvistike. No. 16. – M., 1985. – PP. 221-222.