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    Communicative Competence

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    Communicative Competence Harditya Perdana 2008410082 Communicative competence is a term in linguistics which refers to a language user’s grammatical knowledge of syntax‚ morphology‚ phonology and the like‚ as well as social knowledge about how and when to use utterances appropriately. The notion of communicative competence is one of the theories that underlies the communicative approach to foreign language teaching. Pragmatic Competence refers to the ability to use language appropriately in different

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    Janeiro Culture and Population • Basic Demographics (2007) Population: 11‚714‚000 in the metropolitan region of Rio. % racial breakdown: • Religion (2000) Religion Percentage Number Catholics 60.71% 3‚556‚096 Protestants 17.65% 1‚034‚009 No religion 13.33% 781‚080 Spiritists 3.44% 201‚714 Umbandists 0.51% 72‚946 Jews 0.41% 23‚862 • Languages Portuguese (official)‚ Spanish‚ English‚ French • Literacy definition: age 15 and over who can read and write total population in Brazil: 88.6%

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    10/6/15 Cultural competence is about our will and actions to build understanding between people‚ to be respectful and open to different cultural perspectives‚ strengthen cultural security and work towards equality in opportunity. Wikipedia’s definition of cultural competence is defined as a set of congruent behaviors‚ attitudes‚ and policies that come together in a system‚ agency‚ or among professionals and enables that system‚ agency‚ or those professionals to work effectively in cross cultural situations

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    Elderlies in the Philippines

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    LOOKING IN ON WHAT’S TO COME: The elderlies in the Philippines When people grow old‚ they either have the option of being cared for by family or being cared for by the homes. In making that choice‚ there seems to be a cultural pattern or tradition that is prevalent. In most Western countries‚ where the values of youth‚ self-reliance and individualism are held in high regard‚ the latter is chosen most of the time. In Asian countries however‚ like that of China where the concept of ‘filial piety’

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    Communicative Competence

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    Assignment On Communicative Competence Submitted by; Ijaz Hussain M.A. English 3rd Semester (Morning ) Submitted to; Sir Tanveer Ahmad Institute of Southern Punjab Multan COMPETENCE: Ability to satisfy complex demands. COMMUNICATION: Communication is commonly defined as "the interchange

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    Communicative Competence Dell Hymes The concept was introduced by the sociolinguist Dell Hymes as a response to the perceived limitations in Chomsky’s competence/performance model of language. It was also a reaction against Chomsky’s overemphasis on linguistic competence. Hymes defined cc as that aspect of our competence that enables us to convey and interpret messages and to negotiate meaning interpersonally within specific contexts. or Knowledge that enables a person to communicate functionally

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    Aging The Elderly

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    Needs of the Elderly A. Health Needs of the Elderly B. Psychological Needs V. How to hasten the process of Aging? VI. Programs and Services for the Aged VII. The senior Citizen’s Club VIII. Homes for the Aged IX. Death: A reality Especially for older people A. Death is final and irreversible B. Grief responses are normal and necessary C. Certain cultural activities and rites may follow ___after death. D. Individuals need emotional comfort during ___bereavement. X. Future care for the Elderly XI. Conclusion

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    Care for the Elderly

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    Care for the Elderly The greatest challenge for health care is for the Elderly. The elderly population has been rising steadily for the past few decades. The elderly population is usually defined as people aged 65 years or above. However‚ a longer life span in the elderly population brings along poorer health. This involves an increased demand for health care services for elderly people. About two-thirds of the elderly population has limited or no monthly income and this generation will have

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    Competence in Counseling

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    Running head: Counseling A Comprehensive Profession Aspects Of Counseling Tearia Hill William Carey University Aspects of Counseling Abstract Counseling is the professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems. It is advice‚ opinion‚ or instruction given in direction the judgment or conduct of another. Knowing how to posses personal qualities such as maturity‚ empathy‚ warmth‚ understanding‚ and knowledge. From a legal stand point ethics‚ morality‚ and law must

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    Stereotypes Of Elderly

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    just losing a few marbles”‚ never bothered me. As my first clinical course comes to a close‚ I realize the flaws with that statement. The elderly are often stereotyped as not being as sharp or having lost some mental tact. I have learned many things about life from one semester of working with older patients. It is important for nurses to realize that the elderly are often more experienced and seasoned when it comes to life and what they know. If people go in with this mindset‚ they will be able to

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