Redressive strategy plays an important role in talk show. This paper attempts to analyze the application of PP （Politeness Principle） and its redressive strategies in Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show from the pragmatic pe...Redressive strategy plays an important role in talk show. This paper attempts to analyze the application of PP （Politeness Principle） and its redressive strategies in Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show from the pragmatic perspective This paper employs two theories, the PP and its redressive strategies （especially redressive strategies）. The analytical data for the present study are collected from Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show. In order to understand the PP and its redressive strategies better, this paper will analyze and investigate Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show from different perspectives by means of qualitative approach. The purpose of this study is the application of these two theories in the daily talk, and the analysis of how they do FTAs （Face-Threatening Acts）. The success of Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show lies in her super language skill and her ability of dealing with some problems. In her talk show Oprah often adopts redressive strategy to save the vip＇s face and keep a congenial atmosphere. The author hopes that this study can help the audience better enjoy and understand talk show program, and maintain the stable and harmonious relationship in real human interaction. The analytical work in the present paper is just a tiny part of politeness, and it is hoped that further studies can be conducted to make more contributions to politeness展开更多
U.S.lawmakers urge Congress to issue an official statement of regret for past anti-Chinese discriminatory laws Few Americans know the United States,their homeland and the supposed land of the free,once targeted Chines...U.S.lawmakers urge Congress to issue an official statement of regret for past anti-Chinese discriminatory laws Few Americans know the United States,their homeland and the supposed land of the free,once targeted Chinesei mmigrants in a series of racial exclusion acts.展开更多
Due to incomplete records from the colonial period,particularly regarding cases of infringement on indigenous rights that often went undocumented,research struggles to fully reflect the legal impacts of that era.There...Due to incomplete records from the colonial period,particularly regarding cases of infringement on indigenous rights that often went undocumented,research struggles to fully reflect the legal impacts of that era.Therefore,this study explores the profound influence of colonial legal systems on indigenous rights and analyzes how modern legal redress mechanisms address and compensate for these historical injustices.The article first outlines how colonial legal systems deprived indigenous rights in areas such as land ownership,judicial fairness,and identity recognition,drawing on relevant legal documents and historical literature.Subsequently,through case analysis,the study examines the specific impacts of colonial legal systems on indigenous rights across different periods,employing qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess the effectiveness of modern legal redress mechanisms in restoring indigenous rights,safeguarding cultural heritage,and promoting social justice.The findings reveal the depth and breadth of these historical impacts.Data indicate that indigenous land ownership during the colonial period rated only 2 out of 10.Additionally,economic restrictions imposed on indigenous populations disadvantaged them in competition with Portuguese merchants.The study shows that,through a comparative analysis of legal influences over different periods,the rating of indigenous land rights improved to 4 in the pre-reversion period but continued to face challenges in cultural protection,scoring only 3.展开更多
文摘Redressive strategy plays an important role in talk show. This paper attempts to analyze the application of PP （Politeness Principle） and its redressive strategies in Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show from the pragmatic perspective This paper employs two theories, the PP and its redressive strategies （especially redressive strategies）. The analytical data for the present study are collected from Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show. In order to understand the PP and its redressive strategies better, this paper will analyze and investigate Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show from different perspectives by means of qualitative approach. The purpose of this study is the application of these two theories in the daily talk, and the analysis of how they do FTAs （Face-Threatening Acts）. The success of Oprah Winfrey＇s Talk Show lies in her super language skill and her ability of dealing with some problems. In her talk show Oprah often adopts redressive strategy to save the vip＇s face and keep a congenial atmosphere. The author hopes that this study can help the audience better enjoy and understand talk show program, and maintain the stable and harmonious relationship in real human interaction. The analytical work in the present paper is just a tiny part of politeness, and it is hoped that further studies can be conducted to make more contributions to politeness
文摘U.S.lawmakers urge Congress to issue an official statement of regret for past anti-Chinese discriminatory laws Few Americans know the United States,their homeland and the supposed land of the free,once targeted Chinesei mmigrants in a series of racial exclusion acts.
文摘Due to incomplete records from the colonial period,particularly regarding cases of infringement on indigenous rights that often went undocumented,research struggles to fully reflect the legal impacts of that era.Therefore,this study explores the profound influence of colonial legal systems on indigenous rights and analyzes how modern legal redress mechanisms address and compensate for these historical injustices.The article first outlines how colonial legal systems deprived indigenous rights in areas such as land ownership,judicial fairness,and identity recognition,drawing on relevant legal documents and historical literature.Subsequently,through case analysis,the study examines the specific impacts of colonial legal systems on indigenous rights across different periods,employing qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess the effectiveness of modern legal redress mechanisms in restoring indigenous rights,safeguarding cultural heritage,and promoting social justice.The findings reveal the depth and breadth of these historical impacts.Data indicate that indigenous land ownership during the colonial period rated only 2 out of 10.Additionally,economic restrictions imposed on indigenous populations disadvantaged them in competition with Portuguese merchants.The study shows that,through a comparative analysis of legal influences over different periods,the rating of indigenous land rights improved to 4 in the pre-reversion period but continued to face challenges in cultural protection,scoring only 3.
