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Speech Acts Performed by Information Technology Students in Online Debates
Gajdošová, Gabriela ; Zmrzlá, Petra (oponent) ; Ellederová, Eva (vedoucí práce)
This bachelor’s thesis aims to frame the concept of speech acts and discuss issues related to their interactional aspects in argumentative discussions. The theoretical part of the thesis is written in the style of a literature review, beginning with an explanation of basic terminology of speech acts and defining the illocutionary force and its indicators. It also provides a detailed comparison of three different approaches to the analysis of speech acts and describes their roles using the model of a critical discussion. The analytical part of the thesis focuses on the practical application of the theoretical concepts. It defines the rules of online debates, describes their phases and provides an analysis of boosters and hedges and speech acts based on transcripts of the debates. The results of the analysis are displayed in tables, supplemented with illustrative examples and then discussed.
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Persuasive Language Used in Presentations by Information Technology Students
Vlachová, Monika ; Walek, Agata (oponent) ; Ellederová, Eva (vedoucí práce)
The aim of this thesis is to frame the concept of rhetoric and persuasive language. The thesis begins with a rhetorical analysis and defines the rhetorical situation. It also provides the information about the art of persuasion, its history and use. A survey of characteristic persuasive devices constitutes a fundamental part of the thesis which deals not only with the use of persuasive language structures but also with specific vocabulary. The analytical part of the thesis converts theory into practice through a detailed analysis and comparison of persuasive devices used in presentations by information technology students. It focuses on persuasive techniques like emotive emphasis in speech, using personal pronouns, linking signals, triples, and flattery.
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Speech Acts Performed by Information Technology Students in Online Debates
Gajdošová, Gabriela ; Zmrzlá, Petra (oponent) ; Ellederová, Eva (vedoucí práce)
This bachelor’s thesis aims to frame the concept of speech acts and discuss issues related to their interactional aspects in argumentative discussions. The theoretical part of the thesis is written in the style of a literature review, beginning with an explanation of basic terminology of speech acts and defining the illocutionary force and its indicators. It also provides a detailed comparison of three different approaches to the analysis of speech acts and describes their roles using the model of a critical discussion. The analytical part of the thesis focuses on the practical application of the theoretical concepts. It defines the rules of online debates, describes their phases and provides an analysis of boosters and hedges and speech acts based on transcripts of the debates. The results of the analysis are displayed in tables, supplemented with illustrative examples and then discussed.
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Persuasive Language Used in Presentations by Information Technology Students
Vlachová, Monika ; Walek, Agata (oponent) ; Ellederová, Eva (vedoucí práce)
The aim of this thesis is to frame the concept of rhetoric and persuasive language. The thesis begins with a rhetorical analysis and defines the rhetorical situation. It also provides the information about the art of persuasion, its history and use. A survey of characteristic persuasive devices constitutes a fundamental part of the thesis which deals not only with the use of persuasive language structures but also with specific vocabulary. The analytical part of the thesis converts theory into practice through a detailed analysis and comparison of persuasive devices used in presentations by information technology students. It focuses on persuasive techniques like emotive emphasis in speech, using personal pronouns, linking signals, triples, and flattery.
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