Introducing ‘pragmatic intelligence’ as a prerequisite for pragmatic competence in communication
Author
Source
Journal of University of Human Development
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2021), pp.55-59, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Human Development
Publication Date
2021-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
English Language and Literature
Topics
Abstract EN
There have been various approaches to the definition of the elusive term ‘intelligence’ from the perspectives of psychologists, computer language experts, natural scientists, linguists, philosophers, and others.
However, no unanimous definition has so far been made for the term.
On the contrary, new readings and understandings arise as the outcome of theoretical and experimental studies.
This paper is an attempt to introduce the term ‘pragmatic intelligence’ as a prerequisite and a basic requirement for pragmatic competence to avoid pragmatic failure and secure a felicitous communication among interlocutors.
The paper hypothesizes that ‘pragmatic intelligence’ is a prerequisite for ‘pragmatic competence’.
In order to verify the hypothesis, the researcher theoretically analyzed the necessity of associating pragmatic competence with a mother concept of the same origin rather than connecting it to either Chomsky’s grammatical competence or Hymes’ communicative competence.
The paper concluded that ‘pragmatic intelligence’ encompasses innate factors that human beings are born with, which could be shaped in the form of pragmatic competence depending on the quantity and quality of the obtained knowledge.
Nonetheless, the paper also proposes for researchers to study the universal characteristics of ‘pragmatic intelligence’ and its pedagogical implications on first and second language acquisition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahmud, Rauf Karim. 2021. Introducing ‘pragmatic intelligence’ as a prerequisite for pragmatic competence in communication. Journal of University of Human Development،Vol. 7, no. 4, pp.55-59.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1452229
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahmud, Rauf Karim. Introducing ‘pragmatic intelligence’ as a prerequisite for pragmatic competence in communication. Journal of University of Human Development Vol. 7, no. 4 (Dec. 2021), pp.55-59.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1452229
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahmud, Rauf Karim. Introducing ‘pragmatic intelligence’ as a prerequisite for pragmatic competence in communication. Journal of University of Human Development. 2021. Vol. 7, no. 4, pp.55-59.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1452229
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 59
Record ID
BIM-1452229