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The Pragmatics of Politeness in Higher Educational Settings: Professors, Students, and Power Relations
Abstract
This chapter analyzes the pragmatics of politeness in higher educational contexts, concentrating primarily on the dynamic interactions between professors and students. The study dives into the importance of politeness techniques and how they impact communication patterns, power relations, and social hierarchies within academic institutions. Through an investigation of classroom discourse, this chapter illustrates how politeness operates not only as a communication tool but also as a mechanism for sustaining social order and authority in higher education. The research underlines the significance of pragmatic awareness in both students and professors to negotiate the complicated landscape of classroom interaction, ensuring that power relations do not hamper the learning process. By shining light on the relevance of politeness techniques, this chapter contributes to a greater understanding of how social norms and power dynamics interweave with communication in higher education.
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