Pragmatic Competence and the Challenge of Speech Expression and Precision
Date of Award
2018
Degree Name
M.A. in English
Department
Department of English
Advisor/Chair
Advisor: Jennifer Haan
Second Advisor
Advisor: Andrew Slade
Third Advisor
Advisor: Bryan Bardine
Abstract
With the increasing advancements in communication technology and the acceleration of globalization, English is becoming a de-facto world-wide standard for language. It is not just grammar, spelling and diction that determine successful communication between intercultural speakers. The social awareness aspect, or what is referred to as pragmatic competence, of communication can be just as important. Without a solid understanding of pragmatics, a non-native speakers of English may encounter professional failure in their future. The primary objective of this research was to investigate the significance of ways that students learning English as a second language, develop pragmatic awareness. A second objective was to recommend teaching activities that could enhance that development, enabling second language learners to discern cultural and contextual meaning in real-life situations outside the classroom. This will help to further develop linguistic skills and instill confidence to students.
Keywords
English As A Second Language, pragmatic competence, speech expression and precision, theoretical framework for learning pragmatics, grammar and pragmatics, teaching pragmatics, improving pragmatics, the use of technology
Rights Statement
Copyright © 2018, author
Recommended Citation
Elemam, Samar Muftah, "Pragmatic Competence and the Challenge of Speech Expression and Precision" (2018). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 6635.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/6635
