Date of Award
2011
Thesis Type
Masters
Document Type
Dissertation
Divisions
Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
Institution
Universiti Malaya
Abstract
This study investigates variations in the linguistics realization of the speech act of refusal in Persian language. It also aims at exploring the role of two social variables; namely ‘social distance’ and ‘power’ in the production of refusals. The data were collected using ethnographic observation, and were both field noted and recorded wherever possible. The results yielded 208 acts of refusals. These refusals were classified according to the refusal classification semantic formulae proposed by Beebe, Takahashi, and Uliss- Weltz (1990). The results showed that Iranian Farsi speakers employed indirect strategies and a combination of direct and indirect strategies more than direct ones in their refusals. Also, among the large number of indirect strategies, "reason, explanation or excuse" enjoyed the highest frequency, in refusals to requests, suggestions and invitations, and "gratitude" was the commonest strategy in refusing offers. The social distance and power did play a role and affected the linguistic realization of refusal. Finally, the possible justifications behind the variations in the production of refusals are discussed.
Additional Information
Dissertation (M.A.) – Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, 2010.
Recommended Citation
Zilaie, Farzaneh, "Linguistic realization of refusals in Persian by Iranian Farsi speakers." (2011). Student Works (2010-2019). 182.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2010s/182
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