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Ohhhhh Brown & Levinson

Assalamualaikum.
All praises to Allah. and peace be upon His messenger.
 
Hello and a very good day readers :) Hope that you are in the pink of health.
 
Yes, politeness theory by Brown & Levinson.
 
My pragmatics class just ended. And this chapter on politeness theory is not easy I tell you. The more things being discussed, the more confused I am. We have to write a summary about politeness and also a presentation for the on-going assessment. Yeah, great. It is not easy as some may say that learning language is simple, sometimes the things that are easy are the one that are most difficult to do. Anyway, the lecture on politeness theory will be continued tomorrow by Dr. E. Hope some readings tonight will help me on the essay.
 
Meanwhile, let me recap on some of the contents needed for the presentation and essay:
  • Definition of politeness
  • Face wants
  • FTA & FSA
  • Positive and Negative politeness
  • Off-record
  • Examples, examples, examples
Let's work hard for the best. Tawakal sahaja tidak mencukupi, kena berusaha barulah boleh tawakal kan. Mudah-mudahan. Do pray for the best. Amiinn.

Chaiyok people! Towards the finals!!
     
     
 
 

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