Sociopragmatics of Japanese: Theoretical Implications

by Michael Haugh and Yasuko Obana

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Obana and Haugh question the extent to which commonly accepted theories in pragmatics can readily explain sociopragmatic phenomena in Japanese. Studies of Japanese in pragmatics have often challenged the cross-linguistic relevance of dominant theories. However, they have also inadvertently perpetuated stereotypes about the Japanese. It is often been assumed, for instance, that Japanese people are less strategic, more polite and more reliant on...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0367521237

ISBN13:9780367521233

Release Date:October 2024

Publisher:Routledge

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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