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Pragmatic Competence and the Challenge of Speech Expression and Precision

Elemam, Samar Muftah, .

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2018, Master of Arts (M.A.), University of Dayton, English.
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.
Jennifer Haan, Dr. (Advisor)
Andrew Slade , Dr. (Committee Chair)
Bryan Bardine, Dr. (Committee Co-Chair)
Lori Phillips, M.A. (Committee Member)
47 p.

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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

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)