Observance and Non-Observance of Gricean Maxims in an Academic Setting

Abstract

The present paper aims to shed light on the notion of pragmatics in general and the conversational Gricean maxims in particular. Hence, it shows how these conversational maxims are flouted and/or respected in an academic context. The method used in this research is the quantitative analysis method. The data for this research were taken using a systematic classroom observation which was recorded, classified and pragmatically analysed. Findings of this paper indicate that masters students of the university of Mostaganem infringe the conversational maxims by not taking part in classroom interaction.