Development of Communicative Competence Outline
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What is the main focus of pragmatic competence?

  • Understanding the communicative functions of language and its conventions (correct)
  • Developing conversational skills
  • Understanding the difference between linguistic and communicative competence
  • Understanding the components of communicative competence

    • According to J.L. Austin, what does 'speaking' involve?

  • Developing narrative skills
  • Understanding linguistic competence
  • Doing things with words (correct)
  • Uttering sentences that describe events

    • What is the key difference between linguistic competence and communicative competence?

  • Linguistic competence focuses on vocabulary, while communicative competence focuses on grammar
  • Linguistic competence focuses on written language, while communicative competence focuses on spoken language
  • Linguistic competence involves the ability to understand language, while communicative competence involves the ability to use language appropriately in social interaction (correct)
  • Linguistic competence involves grammar rules, while communicative competence involves discourse

    • What can a 15-month-old child with very little language still be highly?

    <p>Communicative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does discourse competence refer to?

    <p>Understanding the ability to organize and manage extended stretches of connected language in oral and written modes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three components of a speech act?

    <p>Illocutionary force, communicative function, linguistic form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most difficult component of a speech act to identify?

    <p>Intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can the intended function of language differ from its form and literal meaning?

    <p>Different forms can be used for the same function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two basic rules of conversation mentioned in the text?

    <p>Turn-taking &amp; being cooperative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when one of Grice's conversational maxims for cooperation is violated?

    <p>A breakdown in interaction occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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