Communicative Competence Quiz
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Who coined the term 'communicative competence'?

  • Pragmatics and philosophy of language
  • Noam Chomsky
  • Canale and Swain
  • Dell Hymes (correct)
  • What does communicative competence encompass?

  • Pragmatics and philosophy of language
  • Only grammatical knowledge of syntax, morphology, and phonology
  • Ethnographic exploration of communication
  • Functional and social understanding of how and when to use utterances appropriately (correct)
  • What did Dell Hymes undertake to address the perceived inadequacy of Noam Chomsky's notion of competence?

  • Ethnographic exploration of communicative competence (correct)
  • Linguistic competence and performance
  • Pragmatic application of communicative competence
  • Philosophy of language and speech acts
  • What is the pedagogical application of communicative competence?

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    Which theory underlies the communicative approach to foreign language teaching?

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    Study Notes

    Communicative Competence

    • Coined by linguist Dell Hymes in the 1960s, the term emphasizes the ability to use language effectively in various social contexts.

    Components of Communicative Competence

    • Encompasses grammatical competence (knowledge of syntax, vocabulary, etc.), discourse competence (ability to organize large units of language), sociolinguistic competence (understanding social context), and strategic competence (using strategies to enhance communication).

    Hymes vs. Chomsky

    • Dell Hymes aimed to address the limitations of Noam Chomsky's notion of linguistic competence, which focused predominantly on grammatical rules and ignored the practical use of language in society.

    Pedagogical Application

    • Communicative competence is applied in language teaching methodologies that prioritize real-life communication skills over rote memorization of grammar rules.

    Theory Behind Communicative Approach

    • The communicative approach to foreign language teaching is grounded in the idea that language learning should reflect actual communication practices, enhancing learners' ability to engage in meaningful conversations.

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    Test your understanding of communicative competence with this quiz. Explore the functional and social aspects of language use, and assess your knowledge of syntax, morphology, phonology, and more.

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