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Journal : esteem journal of english study programme

ANALYZING POLITENESS STRATEGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING INTERACTIONS AMONG ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS Nurmayana; Fatin Nadifa Tarigan; Linda Astuti Rangkuti; Nurhalimah
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/esteem.v8i2.19562

Abstract

This research investigates the types and frequency of politeness strategies employed by English Education students during online academic interactions via WhatsApp, with a particular emphasis on how students uphold politeness and demonstrate respect toward lecturers within a virtual learning environment. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study analyzed 200 utterances derived from constructed chat transcripts. The data were examined through the lens of Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory, encompassing positive politeness, negative politeness, bald on record, and off record strategies. Findings indicate that positive politeness strategies predominated (57.5%), followed by negative politeness strategies (30%), with bald on record and off record approaches appearing less frequently. This distribution highlights the students’ pragmatic awareness and the influence of cultural norms in sustaining courteous academic discourse. The study contributes to the fields of linguistics, pragmatics, and English language education by offering insights into students’ digital communicative behavior. It also informs educators and teacher preparation programs about the pragmatic competencies necessary for professional interaction in online academic spaces. The novelty of the study lies in its focus on the simulated digital exchanges of English Education students, bridging theoretical pragmatics with pedagogical application, and enriching the discourse on digital pragmatics within the Indonesian higher education landscape.
Co-Authors Ainur Rizki Ali Mukti Tanjung Alwi Fahruzy Nasution Ari Setiawan Arief Rahman Assa Jidah Aulia Ramadanisti Cut Sah Kha Mei Zsazsa Damanik, Dea Lovita Damanik, Lia Agustina Darmawan Sriyanto Daulay, Dicky Edwar DENTIANA DENTIANA Dewi Ayu Lestari Dewi, Dian Kemala Dian Kemala Dewi Efrizah, Doni Elanda, Yochie Elgie Septiya Lasnumanda Elli Afrida Epi Supriani Siregar Epi Supriyani Siregar Fider Lumbanbatu Fikriyah Iftinan Fauzi Firman Daris Laia Fransiskus Gultom Gracia Natalia Zamili Gulo, Hariani Helman Helman Helman Helman, Helman Hepi Lina Ndruru Heriani Gulo Heridayani, Heridayani Hetty Elfina Ida Zulfida, Ida Ika Purnama Sari Ismayani Ismayani Ismayani ISMAYANI ISMAYANI Jenda Ingan Mahuli Juliana Juliana Juliana Kaifu, Yoshita Khairuddin Tampubolon Lia Agustina Damanik Mawardi Metri Juwita Kasih Daeli Misdawati Misdawati Misdawati, Misdawati Muhammad Ilham Muhammad Nur Ikhsan Nadhira, Ahmad Nunti Sibuea nur subiantoro NURHALIMAH Nurhalimah Nurhalimah Siregar Nurmaliana Sari Nurmayana Nurmayana, Nurmayana Oktario Kurniawan Zai Pangeran, Pangeran Parinduri, Ramadha Yanti Priono, Joko R. Juli Moertiono Rahmad - Husein Ramadha Yanti Parindori Rangkuti, Linda Astuti Ratna Sari Dewi Riang Hati Laia Rika Wahyuni Tambunan RISKA NAHARA SAPUTRI Rizki, Ainur Safrawali Safrawali Safrawali, Safrawali Sari, Fatnida Siregar, Imanuddin Siti Aminah Hasibuan Sriyanto, Darmawan Sufiyanto, Muhammad Imam Syamsul Bahri Syamsul Bahri Arifin Tanjung, Yulia Tiara Taufika Hidayati Teja Rinanda Trian Azhari Fadilah Sirait Yeny Mardianti Zebua Yochi Elanda Yulia Tanjung Tiara Yusri Zahiri, Arsi Zai, Oktario Kurniawan Zsazsa , Cut Sah Kha Mei