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Speech Acts in the Speak Out Textbook Series: A Pragmatic Analysis | ||
| Research in English Language Education Journal | Farhangian University | ||
| دوره 4، شماره 2، اسفند 2025، صفحه 129-139 اصل مقاله (445.56 K) | ||
| نوع مقاله: Article | ||
| شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.48210/relej.2025.19440.1140 | ||
| نویسندگان | ||
| Seyyed Mohammad Mahdi Bitarafan* 1؛ Mohammad Reza Pirooz2 | ||
| 1Graduated from the University of Qom | ||
| 2University of Qom, Faculty of Humanities, Qom, Iran | ||
| چکیده | ||
| Pragmatic competence plays a crucial role in effective communication in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, yet it is often overlooked in instructional materials. This study investigates the representation and distribution of speech acts in the Speak Out English textbook series (second edition), a widely used resource in EFL classrooms. Drawing on Searle’s (1976) taxonomy, the dialogues from the Starter to Advanced levels were analyzed to assess the frequency and types of speech acts. The results revealed a significant predominance of Assertives (41.7%) and Directives (33.7%), with lower occurrences of Commissives (13.2%), Expressives (10.2%), and a minimal presence of Declaratives (1.1%). This imbalance indicates a limited pragmatic range, which may hinder learners’ communicative competence, especially in formal or professional contexts. The findings suggest that while the series supports functional communication, it falls short in fostering comprehensive pragmatic development. The study highlights the need for more balanced and contextually rich representation of speech acts in EFL textbooks. Implications for teachers, curriculum designers, and textbook developers are discussed, including the importance of integrating meta-pragmatic instruction and culturally relevant examples. This paper contributes to the growing body of research on pragmatic competence and underscores the importance of equipping EFL learners with the skills to engage in diverse communicative situations. | ||
| کلیدواژهها | ||
| speech acts؛ pragmatic competence؛ textbook analysis؛ Speak Out series؛ EFL teaching | ||
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