A Dynamic Perspective on Teacher and Learner Understandings of Pragmatic Competence in the Adult Migrant English Program
Stewart, Megan (2025) A Dynamic Perspective on Teacher and Learner Understandings of Pragmatic Competence in the Adult Migrant English Program. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology.
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This study investigates an aspect of language learning and teaching called pragmatic competence, which is concerned with context, interpretation, and appropriateness. The qualitative project used case-study to explore the adult, migrant, English classroom as a complex system. Both teachers and learners were participants, creating data which was analysed thematically. Highlighting the necessity and possibility for all proficiency levels to be included in pragmatic instruction, this study has shown that teacher feedback on PC is not only necessary and possible, but also highly effective. Finally, this project has underlined complexity in the co-construction of meaning.
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| ID Code: | 259969 |
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| Item Type: | QUT Thesis (PhD) |
| Supervisor: | Thompson, Greg, May, Lynette, & Kelly, Ronan |
| Keywords: | pragmatic competence, complexity theory, language learning, language teaching, second language development |
| DOI: | 10.5204/thesis.eprints.259969 |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice Past > Schools > School of Teacher Education & Leadership |
| Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
| Deposited On: | 18 Sep 2025 14:04 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2025 14:07 |
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