Markers of argumentation in intercultural professional discourse
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Stanca Măda
Abstract
In this paper I explore the potential of studying the linguistic surface of professional dialogic comments for the purposes of identifying markers of argumentative moves. Argumentative markers can be any single or complex lexical expression as well as a discursive configuration whose presence in a given utterance marks that utterance or the one preceding/following it, or a larger piece of discourse as having a certain argumentative function. Examples taken from an English corpus highlight the variety of discourse markers used for creating convincing arguments, seeking for and expressing agreement, and expressing disagreement and contrast in professional encounters. Some of the findings shed light on the differences in the use of argumentative discourse markers by native and non-native speakers of English.
Abstract
In this paper I explore the potential of studying the linguistic surface of professional dialogic comments for the purposes of identifying markers of argumentative moves. Argumentative markers can be any single or complex lexical expression as well as a discursive configuration whose presence in a given utterance marks that utterance or the one preceding/following it, or a larger piece of discourse as having a certain argumentative function. Examples taken from an English corpus highlight the variety of discourse markers used for creating convincing arguments, seeking for and expressing agreement, and expressing disagreement and contrast in professional encounters. Some of the findings shed light on the differences in the use of argumentative discourse markers by native and non-native speakers of English.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Introduction vii
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Persuasion in Political Dialogue
- Persuasion or the integration of grammar and rhetoric 3
- The burden of proof in dealing with political accountability 19
- Pre-election TV debates – persuasive games between ethos, logos, and pathos 39
- … every time you’ve offered an opinion, you’ve been wrong 55
- Political debates 85
- Analysing the rhetoric use of the epistemic marker Eu cred că (I think) in Romanian parliamentary discourse 101
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Persuasive Strategies in Professional Dialogue
- Argumentation at work 145
- Argumentation strategies in mediated professional interactions 161
- Using identities-in-talk as a persuasive strategy 179
- Markers of argumentation in intercultural professional discourse 201
- Leaders banking on ethos 217
- Persuading through narratives 249
- Index 275
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Introduction vii
-
Persuasion in Political Dialogue
- Persuasion or the integration of grammar and rhetoric 3
- The burden of proof in dealing with political accountability 19
- Pre-election TV debates – persuasive games between ethos, logos, and pathos 39
- … every time you’ve offered an opinion, you’ve been wrong 55
- Political debates 85
- Analysing the rhetoric use of the epistemic marker Eu cred că (I think) in Romanian parliamentary discourse 101
-
Persuasive Strategies in Professional Dialogue
- Argumentation at work 145
- Argumentation strategies in mediated professional interactions 161
- Using identities-in-talk as a persuasive strategy 179
- Markers of argumentation in intercultural professional discourse 201
- Leaders banking on ethos 217
- Persuading through narratives 249
- Index 275
