Pragmatics and Pedagogy: Conversational Rules and Politeness Strategies May Inhibit Effective Tutoring

Authors:
  • NPNatalie K. Pearson
    Natalie K. Pearson
  • RKRoger J. Kreuz
    Roger J. Kreuz
  • RZRolf A. Zwaan
    Rolf A. Zwaan
  • AGArthur C. Graesser
    Arthur C. Graesser

Abstract
In this article, we identify ways that Grice's (1975) conversational rules and P. Brown and Levinson's (1987) politeness strategies are commonly employed in one-to-one tutoring interactions. We exa...

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