Unit Four Politeness and translation
Objectives At the end of these units students will a. be familiar with the theory of politeness principle; b be able to apply the theory in translation practice and studies
•Objectives •At the end of these units, students will •a. be familiar with the theory of politeness principle; •b. be able to apply the theory in translation practice and studies
Warm-up Questions 1. What is the theory of politeness principle? 2. How does the theory of politeness principle relate to translation methodology
Warm-up Questions •1. What is the theory of politeness principle? •2. How does the theory of politeness principle relate to translation methodology?
Definition of politeness Politeness is a sociocultural phenomenon and basic socia guidelines for human interaction
Definition of Politeness Politeness is a sociocultural phenomenon and basic social guidelines for human interaction
The goal of politeness The goal of politeness can then be described as reflecting or realising the social or interpersonal function of language with politeness being a system of interpersonal relations designed to facilitate interaction by minimising the potential for conflict and confrontation inherent in all human interchange
The goal of politeness The goal of politeness can then be described as reflecting or realising the social or interpersonal function of language with politeness being "a system of interpersonal relations designed to facilitate interaction by minimising the potential for conflict and confrontation inherent in all human interchange‘