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On Understanding Proverbs
On Understanding Proverbs

Author(s): Gordana Mikulić
Subject(s): Syntax, Lexis, Cognitive linguistics, South Slavic Languages, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Filozofski fakultet
Keywords: proverbs; folklore; Croatian language; second variable; ethnology;

Summary/Abstract: The paper addresses the issue of proverbs as interpreted and understood by American students studying Croatian. The aim of the paper is more to highlight the problem of such an investigation - in particular with respect to methodological issues - than ti reach and propose far reaching conclusions.

  • Issue Year: 1991
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 145-159
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English