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?

Communicative Signup and view all the answers

What does discourse competence refer to?

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

What are the three components of a speech act?

Illocutionary force, communicative function, linguistic form Signup and view all the answers

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

Intention Signup and view all the answers

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

Different forms can be used for the same function Signup and view all the answers

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

Turn-taking & being cooperative Signup and view all the answers

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

A breakdown in interaction occurs Signup and view all the answers

Development of Communicative Competence Outline

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What is the main focus of pragmatic competence?

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

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

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

What does discourse competence refer to?

What are the three components of a speech act?

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

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

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

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

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