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What does discourse competence primarily involve?
What does discourse competence primarily involve?
- Reading and writing skills in a specific language
- Understanding mathematical concepts
- Translating texts to different languages
- expressing oneself in a specific language and understanding others (correct)
What are the two key types of discourse competence?
What are the two key types of discourse competence?
- Formal and informal
- Written and oral
- Textual and rhetorical (correct)
- Linguistic and cultural
How can a guest's communication ability affect their participation on a television show?
How can a guest's communication ability affect their participation on a television show?
- The amount of time they take to respond
- The clarity of their non-verbal cues
- Their ability to answer questions with only single words may lead to dismissal (correct)
- Their ability to speak multiple languages
Which of the following best illustrates Grice's principle of collaboration in communication?
Which of the following best illustrates Grice's principle of collaboration in communication?
What might happen if one monopolizes conversations during discussions?
What might happen if one monopolizes conversations during discussions?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of a back and forth exchange of thoughts?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of a back and forth exchange of thoughts?
What aspect does textual competence focus on?
What aspect does textual competence focus on?
Which of the following is NOT considered a principle for effective communication according to Grice?
Which of the following is NOT considered a principle for effective communication according to Grice?
Flashcards
Discourse Competence
Discourse Competence
The ability to understand and express oneself effectively using a specific language.
Textual Competence
Textual Competence
The competence associated with reading and understanding various written materials like books, instructions, and articles.
Rhetorical Competence
Rhetorical Competence
The competence related to effectively participating in spoken conversations, expressing opinions, and understanding others' perspectives.
Recognizing the exchange of statements
Recognizing the exchange of statements
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Collaborating in the conversation
Collaborating in the conversation
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Effective Communication
Effective Communication
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Grice's Principles of Communication
Grice's Principles of Communication
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Study Notes
Language Proficiency: Discourse
- Discourse is using language to communicate effectively
- It involves combining phrases to create meaningful statements
- Discourse is shown when people exchange ideas in conversations
- Discourse is demonstrated through interviews, speeches, and storytelling
Discourse Skills
- Textual Competence: Understanding and interpreting various texts (literature, instructions, transcripts)
- Rhetorical Competence: Participating in conversations, expressing opinions, and responding appropriately
- People lacking in textual competence may be perceived as less engaged or knowledgeable
- Poor rhetorical competence is exhibited by speaking irrelevantly or dominating conversations
Communication Conventions
- Grice's rules (1957, 1975) outline important communication principles
- Following these conventions helps create meaningful discussions
- These principles include:
- Understanding how statements relate to each other
- Participating respectfully
- Providing appropriate information
- Following the flow of a conversation
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