Pragmatic development Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Why is pragmatics relevant to child language development
A
It foregrounds the importance of social interaction on social environment as key factors that influence language acquisition
2
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What does pragmatics involve?
A
- What we mean rather than what we say
- Politeness
- Conversation management and turn taking
- Understanding of the context
3
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Why is politeness important?
A
It extends to the ways that conversations are maintained
4
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How do children learn politeness?
A
Encouragement from parents at an early age - being instructed to say “please” ect.
5
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What did Brown and Levinson suggest
A
The politeness theory which proposes 2 main aspects of face in communicative interactions: positive and negative
6
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What is positive face?
A
An individual’s desire for social approval and being included
7
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What is negative face?
A
An individual’s desire
