17 Questions
What is the focus of the knowledge of underlying grammatical principles?
Phonemes and morphemes
What is the term for the ability to use knowledge in actual communication?
Skill
According to Savignon, what is the key characteristic of communicative competence?
It is dynamic and relative
What is the focus of knowledge of how to use language in a social context?
Fulfilling communicative functions
What is the distinction made by Canale (1983) regarding skill?
Between underlying capacity and performance
What is the focus of Bachman's concept of communicative language ability?
Knowledge and capacity for contextual language use
According to Interactionists, what is the primary function of language?
Establish interpersonal relations
Which linguistic concept emphasizes the relationship between sounds used in communication?
Phoneme
What do Transformationalists believe about language creativity?
It is innate and universal
How do Structuralists describe the purpose of language?
Create and maintain social interactions
Which language function is specifically related to asking and giving information?
Ask and give information
In the context of language use, what does the term 'LAD' stand for?
Language Acquisition Device
What is writing considered as, according to Zamel (1983)?
A non-linear, exploratory, and generative process
What is viewing, as defined by the text?
Perceiving, examining, interpreting, and constructing meaning from visual images
What is involved in communicative competence, according to Canale and Swain (1980)?
Knowledge and skill needed for communication
What does 'knowledge' refer to in Canale's (1983) definition of communicative competence?
Conscious or unconscious knowledge of language and language use
What does the text NOT mention as a type of cognitive process involved in listening?
Reflective process
Explore the non-linear and generative process of writing as a means to express ideas, drawing inspiration from linguistic processes like listening and reading. This quiz delves into the complexities of putting thoughts into written form and the cognitive processes involved in language learning.
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