Systemic choices and discourse processes

Tsui, Amy Β. M.

doi:10.1080/00437956.1989.11435802

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“…Therefore, the function or purpose of the request is to involve the hearer in some future actions which have positive consequences for the speaker. Tsui (1989) elaborated that requests are initiations in which the addressee is expected to respond by a non-verbal action and depends on him/her if he/she wishes to carry out the expected action or not. Moreover, requests are also presented in imperative forms which follow directives.…”

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“…However, the hearer may agree or disagree to do it. Tsui (1989) classified requests into five classes, they are:…”

Section: Request Expressionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This research employed a qualitative research which was based on content analysis methodology. The data analysis revealed the types of request expressions (Tsui, 1989) generated out of 110 items uttered by the characters in the novel. 65.5% of the finding matched the nine request expressions learning materials embedded in the 2006 curriculum.…”

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THE TYPES OF REQUEST EXPRESSIONS USED IN NOVEL “HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS”: Their Appropriateness to ESL/EFL Teaching for Junior High School Students in Indonesia

Isna

Sari

2017

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Novels can be authentic sources for learning ESL/EFL, especially in non-English speaking countries. They may present reliable learning references in the absence of native speakers. This article aims to identify the types of request expressions originated in novel "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" as well as their appropriateness for teaching ESL/EFL in aligment to current applied curriculum (2006 curriculum) in junior high school level in Indonesia. This research employed a qualitative research which was based on content analysis methodology. The data analysis revealed the types of request expressions (Tsui, 1989) generated out of 110 items uttered by the characters in the novel. 65.5% of the finding matched the nine request expressions learning materials embedded in the 2006 curriculum. Indeed, this finding may significantly contribute to the addition of authentic English learning source, especially in teaching speaking skill.

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Section: Request Expressionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the hearer may agree or disagree to do it. Tsui (1989) classified requests into five classes, they are:…”

Section: Request Expressionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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