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What does communicative competence refer to?
What does communicative competence refer to?
- Being a skilled writer and speaker
- Mastering all languages in the world
- Knowing when and how to use different forms of language (correct)
- Understanding cultural references in communication
Which of the following is an aspect of sociolinguistic understanding?
Which of the following is an aspect of sociolinguistic understanding?
- Syntax and sentence structure
- Vocabulary and language conventions
- Social rules of language (correct)
- Patterns of organization in discourse
What is included in linguistic competence?
What is included in linguistic competence?
- Nonverbal behaviors
- Sociolinguistic rules
- Patterns of organization in discourse
- Vocabulary, language conventions, and syntax (correct)
What does strategic competence involve?
What does strategic competence involve?
What is discourse competence related to?
What is discourse competence related to?
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Study Notes
Communicative Competence
- Refers to the ability to use language effectively in real-life communication, considering the social and cultural context.
Aspects of Communicative Competence
Sociolinguistic Understanding
- Refers to the ability to understand the social and cultural conventions of language use, including the relationship between language and culture, dialects, and registers.
Linguistic Competence
- Involves the ability to understand the rules of language, including grammar, vocabulary, and phonology.
Strategic Competence
- Involves the ability to use verbal and non-verbal strategies to compensate for limitations in linguistic competence, such as using circumlocution, paraphrasing, and guessing.
Discourse Competence
- Refers to the ability to understand how language is used in social contexts, including the structure of conversations, narratives, and arguments.
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