Gender and power relation in English refusal strategies of ESL undergraduates

Refusal refers to a face-threatening act (FTA) which may put one’s self esteem at risk in communication. It encompasses turning down someone’s request, offer or suggestion. The speech act of refusal has been one of the most prominent areas of interest for many scholars. However, there is a dearth of...

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Main Authors: Nurul ‘Aqiilah Mohd Kamal, Adlina Ariffin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2023
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/22636/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/22636/1/584042180251PB.pdf