AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS-EDUCATOR’S POLITENESS STRATEGY TOWARD ONLINE COMMUNICATION IN EFL CONTEXT

The ease of online communication in the current era seems to still leave issue that really need be considered. Politeness communicating between educators and students carrying out message activities is one essential issues discussed. lack politeness teachers communicating, large possibility free when communication, low awareness emphasizing importance are some main problems resolved. This study aims analyze use strategies EFL try deeper what types used by steps they take get know regarding communication. research uses library method case data. In addition obtaining data from previous sources, authors also obtained ELE Undiksha lecturers students. theory expressed Brown Levinson 1987 underlies analysis this which strategy communicating. From literature findings, it was found more widely than teachers, related social position age. positive bald on-record mostly On other hand, negative off-record teachers. It their a cultural point view, status separates Indonesia demands being able give respect educators.Keywords: strategies, context