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ABSTRACT
In Nigeria, the English language is the language of everyday communication, especially in work places. To support this, most employers of labour expect a high level of proficiency in the language skills, from would-be employees.
However, probably because English is a second language in Nigeria, most Nigerians are yet to grasp its intricacies, they lack necessary linguistic capacity to express their feelings appropriately.
Many a time, required tact and courtesy expected in social interactions during service encounters are found wanting. This often causes a setback in communication. One of such work places where the above stated is exemplified is the university community, the haven of polished people.
The researcher’s focus in this study is, therefore, to show that everyday communication in the English language is to be peppered with linguistic politeness, demonstrate different ways in which communication could be face threatening and suggest how one could couch speeches and compositions with politeness strategies in order to sustain cooperative communication.
The choice of the non-teaching staff of the University of Nigeria was made considering the fact that they are the service providers to students, staff and even visitors to the university community. The expositions, discoveries and suggestions of this study are worthy of note.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page — — — — — — — — — —i
Approval Page— — — — — — — — — —ii
Certification — — — — — — — — — —iii
Dedication — — — — — — — — — —iv
Acknowledgements — — — — — — — — —v
Abstract — — — — — — — — — —vi
Table of Contents — — — — — — — — —vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study — — — — — — — —1
1.2 Statement of the Problem — — — — — — — —4
1.3 Objectives of the Study — — — — — — — —5
1.4 Research Methodology — — — — — — — —5
1.5 Scope of the Study — — — — — — — —6
1.6 Significance of the Study — — — — — — — —6
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Preamble — — — — — — — — — —7
2.2 Theoretical Framework — — — — — — — —10
2.3 The Politeness Theory of Brown & Levinson — — — — —12
2.4 Linguistic Politeness and Indirect Speech Act — — — — —21
2.5 Conclusion — — — — — — — — —25
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction — — — — — — — — —26
3.2 Research Design — — — — —- — — — —26
3.3 Area of Study — — — — — — — — —27
3.4 Population of Study — — — — — — — —27
3.5 Sample and Sampling Technique — — — — — — —27
3.6 Instrument for Data Collection — — — — — — —29
3.7 Administration of Instrument — — — — — — —29
3.8 Method of Data Analysis — — — — — — — —29
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Presentation of Data — — — — — — — —31
4.2 Data Analysis — — — — — — — — —32
4.2. A Analysis and Interpretation of Section A — — — — —32
4.2. B Analysis and Interpretation of Section B — — — — —37
4.2. B (i) Descriptive Statistics and Interpretation — — — — —41
4.2. C Analysis and Interpretation of Section C — — — — —42
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1Introduction — — — — — — — — —48
5.2 Discussion of Findings — — — — — — — —48
5.3 Summary of Findings — — — — — — — —49
5.4 Conclusion — — — — — — — — —50
5.5 Implications of the Study — — — — — — — —51
5.6 Recommendations for Further Research — — — — —53
Addendum — — — — — — — — — —54
Works Cited — — — — — — — — — —56
Appendix
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
“The gift of language is the single human trait that marks us all genetically, setting us apart from the rest of life” — Lewis Thomas.
Language is one unique means of communication characteristic to man. This means that man has the ability to engage in and sustain interactions to a desired level. Language is also the vehicle of social interaction.
Consequently, in order to function well in everyday living, one needs to be functional in the language or languages of the given speech community. The human life is, in fact, interwoven with language and communication as language is not just part of us but defines us.
Moreover, speech remains the primary way humans express themselves through language (O’ Grady and Archibald 1).
In Nigeria, the English language as the recognized official language has come to stay as it is the language of instruction in educational institutions, the language of the government, the language of the mass media and the language of everyday use.
It has for well over a century continued to enjoy the pride of place in the nation. It was Ludwig Wittgenstein, a German philosopher, who taught that ‘the meaning of language depends on the context of use’.
In his opinion, language as used in ordinary life constitutes a language game, which means that the users of language follow rules for accomplishing verbal acts.
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