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Elemam Final thesis__ final format approved LW 5-2-18.pdf (322.09 KB)
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Pragmatic Competence and the Challenge of Speech Expression and Precision
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Elemam, Samar Muftah, .
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http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1525350709914137
Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2018, Master of Arts (M.A.), University of Dayton, English.
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.
Committee
Jennifer Haan, Dr. (Advisor)
Andrew Slade , Dr. (Committee Chair)
Bryan Bardine, Dr. (Committee Co-Chair)
Lori Phillips, M.A. (Committee Member)
Pages
47 p.
Subject Headings
English As A Second Language
Keywords
pragmatic competence, speech expression and precision, theoretical framework for learning pragmatics, grammar and pragmatics, teaching pragmatics, improving pragmatics, the use of technology
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Elemam, ., S. M. (2018).
Pragmatic Competence and the Challenge of Speech Expression and Precision
[Master's thesis, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1525350709914137
APA Style (7th edition)
Elemam, ., Samar.
Pragmatic Competence and the Challenge of Speech Expression and Precision.
2018. University of Dayton, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1525350709914137.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Elemam, ., Samar. "Pragmatic Competence and the Challenge of Speech Expression and Precision." Master's thesis, University of Dayton, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1525350709914137
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