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Phonology: English Language: Theorists

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This deck covers key concepts in English language phonology, focusing on theories by Levinson, Cameron, Giles, and Lakoff. It addresses topics such as face theory, political correctness, power dynamics, and politeness principles.

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What is ‘positive face’ in Levinson’s Face Theory?

Where you feel liked, valued and appreciated by someone’s language.
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Definition
What is ‘positive face’ in Levinson’s Face Theory?
Where you feel liked, valued and appreciated by someone’s language.
What is negative face in Levinson’s face theory?
When you feel imposed on.
What is Deborah Cameron’s political correctness theory?
The theory that names such as ‘the fat controller’ are considered politically incorrect whereas terms such as ‘vertically challenged’ are politically ...
What is instrumental power?
The power an organisation/level of prestige holds over somebody.
What is influential power?
Where somebody/ a text makes us behave in a certain way.
What is Giles Accomodation Theory?
DIVERGENCE- using language to increase social distance CONVERGENCE- using language to decrease social distance.
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Phonology: English Language: Theorists
TermDefinition
What is ‘positive face’ in Levinson’s Face Theory?
Where you feel liked, valued and appreciated by someone’s language.
What is negative face in Levinson’s face theory?
When you feel imposed on.
What is Deborah Cameron’s political correctness theory?
The theory that names such as ‘the fat controller’ are considered politically incorrect whereas terms such as ‘vertically challenged’ are politically correct.
What is instrumental power?
The power an organisation/level of prestige holds over somebody.
What is influential power?
Where somebody/ a text makes us behave in a certain way.
What is Giles Accomodation Theory?
DIVERGENCE- using language to increase social distance CONVERGENCE- using language to decrease social distance.
What is the purpose of Lakoff’s Politeness Principle?
To give options and make your reader feel good.