Essays about: "sociopragmatic analysis"

Found 2 essays containing the words sociopragmatic analysis.

  1. 1. Do we even care about politeness anymore? : A mixed-methods study of societal perceptions on pragmatic competence in English

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Nellie Lindqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Cross-cultural pragmatics; ELF; speech-act theory; politeness theory; sociopragmatic competence; sociolinguistics;

    Abstract : Politeness is viewed as an admirable trait by most people, yet what it means to be polite is arguably a controversial issue when it comes to using English, as people of different ages, education levels, and proficiency levels use English daily, and may have different views on politeness. These observations raise questions about whether there are certain universal pragmatic rules, or if pragmatic rules are primarily language- and/or culture-specific. READ MORE

  3. 2. “It’s about thirty minutes away; I’ll be there in ten” : The style of Pulp Fiction – a sociopragmatic analysis

    University essay from Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Martin Ljungberg; [2008]
    Keywords : style; sociopragmatic analysis; Pulp Fiction; pop culture;

    Abstract : The aim of the essay is to investigate the style of the dialogue in the movie Pulp Fiction and also to see if and how it changes depending on the context of the movie. The intention is to do this within a sociopragmatic theoretical framework. The manuscript has been used, along with the DVD with the movie itself. . READ MORE