Антонов, Дмитро Валентинович (2026) Small Talk in the Novels of J. Austen: a linguopragmatic aspect [Кваліфікаційні роботи здобувачів] Другий (магістерський). Шифр академічної групи: МЛАм-1-24-2.0д. Дата захисту: 15.06.2026, Київський столичний університет імені Бориса Грінченка.
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This study examines small talk as a linguopragmatic phenomenon in literary discourse, focusing on its functions, structure, and social significance in Jane Austen’s novel “Emma.” Traditionally regarded as trivial or purely phatic communication, small talk is reconsidered in this research as a meaningful and structured form of interaction that plays a crucial role in maintaining social relationships, constructing identities, and reflecting power dynamics. The theoretical framework of the study is based on key approaches in pragmatics and discourse analysis. Speech act theory provides a foundation for understanding how utterances function as social actions, while politeness theory explains how speakers manage interpersonal relations and maintain social harmony. Critical discourse analysis (CDA) is employed as the main methodological tool, allowing for the examination of how language reflects and constructs social hierarchy, ideology, and power relations. The material of the research consists of selected conversational episodes from “Emma,” which represent various forms of small talk in different communicative contexts, including private conversations and social gatherings. The analysis is conducted at multiple levels: lexical, sentence, and text. At the lexical level, attention is given to the use of evaluative vocabulary, politeness markers, and expressions that reflect social classification. At the sentence level, the study examines syntactic structures such as modality, ellipsis, and passive constructions, which contribute to politeness and indirectness. At the text level, the focus is on coherence, framing, topic management, and the role of silence in structuring interaction. The findings demonstrate that small talk in “Emma” is a highly organized and socially meaningful form of communication. It functions as a mechanism for reinforcing social hierarchy, as characters of different status employ distinct conversational strategies. At the same time, small talk serves as a tool for identity construction, as individuals use language to present themselves and negotiate their social roles. The study also reveals that politeness is closely linked to power, as it can both maintain and challenge social structures. Moments of conversational disruption highlight the fragility of social norms and the ethical implications of language use. In conclusion, the research shows that small talk in literary discourse is far from insignificant. It represents a complex communicative practice that reflects broader social and ideological processes. The integration of pragmatics and critical discourse analysis provides a comprehensive approach to understanding how everyday conversation functions within a literary context.
| Тип елементу : | Кваліфікаційні роботи здобувачів (Другий (магістерський)) |
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| Ключові слова: | small talk; linguopragmatics; politeness; discourse analysis; social hierarchy; Jane Austen; Emma |
| Шифр освітньої програми: | 035.041.01 |
| Шифр академічної групи: | МЛАм-1-24-2.0д |
| ПІБ наукового керівника: | Буніятова Ізабелла Рафаїлівна |
| Дата захисту: | 15.06.2026 |
| Місце захисту: | Київський столичний університет імені Бориса Грінченка |
| Типологія: | Кваліфікаційні роботи здобувачів > Мова і література (англійська) |
| Підрозділи: | Факультет романо-германської філології > Кафедра лінгвістики та перекладу |
| Користувач, що депонує: | Світлана Григорівна Ноговська |
| Дата внесення: | 19 Черв 2026 11:52 |
| Останні зміни: | 19 Черв 2026 11:52 |
| URI: | https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/58281 |
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