Thesis Abstract

<p> This research project aims to investigate the acquisition of pragmatics in children, focusing on the development of their pragmatic language skills in various contexts. It will explore how children acquire and use pragmatic elements such as speech acts, politeness strategies, conversational implicature, and understanding of social contexts. The study will employ a multidimensional approach, integrating developmental psychology, linguistics, and education to provide a comprehensive understanding of the acquisition of pragmatic skills in children. By examining the multifaceted nature of pragmatic development, the research seeks to contribute to our understanding of how children learn to use language effectively in social interactions. <br></p>

Thesis Overview

<p> </p><div><div><div><div><div>The acquisition of pragmatic skills in children represents a multifaceted and crucial aspect of language development that significantly influences their social interactions and communicative effectiveness. This research project seeks to explore the intricate processes through which children acquire and develop pragmatic language skills, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of how they learn to use language effectively in various social contexts.</div><div>Pragmatics, the study of language use in context, encompasses a wide range of communicative functions, including speech acts, politeness strategies, conversational implicature, and understanding of social cues. The significance of this research lies in its potential to unravel the multifaceted ways in which children acquire and develop these pragmatic elements, ultimately shaping their communicative competence and social interactions.</div><div>Children's pragmatic development occurs within diverse social, cultural, and linguistic contexts, and is influenced by cognitive, social, and environmental factors. The significance of this research lies in its potential to shed light on the intricate processes through which children acquire and develop pragmatic language skills, offering implications for our understanding of language development, educational practices, and social communication.</div><div>The research will be guided by a multidimensional approach, integrating developmental psychology, linguistics, and education to provide a comprehensive understanding of the acquisition of pragmatic skills in children. Methodologically, the study will employ qualitative and quantitative analyses, drawing on theoretical frameworks from developmental psychology, linguistic theories of pragmatics, and educational perspectives to illuminate the complexities of pragmatic development in children. Through the examination of pragmatic acquisition and development, this research endeavors to shed light on the intricate processes that shape children's communicative competence and social interactions, offering implications for educational practices, language intervention, and our understanding of language development in childhood.</div><div>Ultimately, this research project aims to provide valuable insights into the acquisition and development of pragmatic skills in children, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of how they learn to use language effectively in social interactions. By examining the multifaceted nature of pragmatic development, this study seeks to unravel the intricate ways in which children acquire and develop pragmatic language skills, offering implications for educational practices, language intervention, and our understanding of language development in childhood.</div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><br> </div></div><br><p></p>