Methodology in Politeness Research

Elena Landone is Associate Professor of Spanish Linguistics at the Università degli Studi of Milan (Italy—EU). Her research focuses on issues in intercultural pragmalinguistics, with a special interest in politeness and discourse markers and their importance in foreign language learning/teaching.

• Chapter 1. Scientificity in Politeness Studies.- Chapter 2. Theoretical Perspectives of Research in Politeness.- Chapter 3. Methodological Framework in Politeness.- Chapter 4. Research Tools: Model Studies of Investigation Practice.- Chapter 5. Critical Issues for Future Methodological Development.