On the functions of sort of in New Zealand TV programs

IF 0.5 Q4 COMMUNICATION

Journal of Asian Pacific Communication Pub Date : 2019-05-16 DOI:10.1075/JAPC.00020.SAB

Peyman G. P. Sabet

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Abstract

Sort of is a pragmatic particle with a range of functions in different contexts. There are different factors which can contribute to its varied functions. Focusing on the media discourse, this study investigates the frequency and pragmatic functions of sort of in New Zealand English. Based on the analysis of the data from a current affairs TV program, the study shows that sort of is a pragmatic particle under-used in this discourse type. The analysis of its pragmatic functions demonstrates that right amount of information and mitigation fulfill a substantial proportion of sort of functions. The other two functions, avoidance and discourse management, are less frequent, but still perform important roles in effective media communication.

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论“sort”在新西兰电视节目中的作用

Sort of是一个语用助词，在不同的语境中具有一系列的功能。有不同的因素可以促成其不同的功能。本文以媒介语篇为研究对象，探讨了新西兰英语中sort of的使用频率和语用功能。本文通过对某时事电视节目的数据分析，发现sort of是该语篇类型中使用不足的语用助词。对其语用功能的分析表明，适当的信息和缓和在分类功能中占相当大的比例。另外两种功能，回避和话语管理，虽然频率较低，但在有效的媒体传播中仍然发挥着重要作用。

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Journal of Asian Pacific Communication COMMUNICATION-

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1.40

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14.30%

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期刊介绍： The journal’s academic orientation is generalist, passionately committed to interdisciplinary approaches to language and communication studies in the Asian Pacific. Thematic issues of previously published issues of JAPC include Cross-Cultural Communications: Literature, Language, Ideas; Sociolinguistics in China; Japan Communication Issues; Mass Media in the Asian Pacific; Comic Art in Asia, Historical Literacy, and Political Roots; Communication Gains through Student Exchanges & Study Abroad; Language Issues in Malaysia; English Language Development in East Asia; The Teachings of Writing in the Pacific Basin; Language and Identity in Asia; The Economics of Language in the Asian Pacific.