17 Teaching Pragmatics in the EFL Classroom? SURE You Can! Mark N. Brock Carson-Newman College‚ Tennessee‚ USA Yoshie Nagasaka Kobe‚ Japan There are a number of language competencies which English language learners must develop‚ in tandem‚ in order to communicate successfully in English. Any successful communicative event‚ at least one that extends beyond expressions of simple‚ immediate need‚ will require that L2 speakers have developed some mastery of the syntax‚ morphology‚ phonology
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consequential‚ rule-based and character theories‚ evaluate Jim’s options. • Consequential-Jim would need to assess how it would affect each worker and the company and identify the benefits or damage it would cause if he fired Bill. Jim would need to makes sure the benefits outweighed the harm. If firing Bill is helpful to the company‚ then it would be acceptable. • Rule-based-With this theory‚ Jim needs to look at the other workers to see if maybe Bill is getting his attitude from them. Bill might
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is so mysterious and unique. We live in a diverse population with people of all different cultures‚ ethnic backgrounds‚ and spiritualities. Max De Pree‚ an American businessman and writer‚ once said “ We need to give each other the space to grow‚ to be ourselves‚ to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas‚ openness‚ dignity‚ joy‚ healing‚ and inclusion.” Diversity is the understanding that each individual is unique
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I Ethical Dilemma Scenarios for Speaker Selection Notes: 1. The following details are also located in the “speaker notes” of the presentation 2. Select appropriate scenarios listed below given the timeframe and audience Ethical Dilemma Discussion (1) You are taking an Algebra exam and you notice the person next to you is cheating off of your paper. You have studied very hard for this exam because you want to maintain good grades and eventually go to college. How do you
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ETHC-445-68329 Massey Principles of Ethics Rehan Ashraf Homework Assignment‚ Week-3 DeVry University Scenario 1 The Mayor of a large city was given a free membership in an exclusive golf club by people who have received several city contracts. He also accepted gifts from organizations that have not done business with the City but might in the future. The gifts ranged from $200 tickets to professional sports events to designer watches and jewelry. Analysis There is no doubt; the mayor is
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Significance of Psychosocial Competence in Youth Executive Summary Stress is one of the top ten health concerns in adolescence and is getting worse. Adolescents experience many changes in their daily lives‚ however are not sufficiently equipped with skills to help them deal with the increased demands and stress they experience (World Health Organization‚ 1997). Psychosocial competence in youth was researched in order to better understand their abilities to make the best choice as related to mental
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Assignment: Ethical Dilemmas Throughout our existent we may never be prepared to deal with the unexpected. Although in life we have our blessings we are face with dilemmas that will bring us to crossroads we never thought were possible. Inside our hearts we will test our faith and beliefs‚ while trying to understand which path is ethically correct. The influences of our worldviews shape our decisions and ultimately impact what direction we choose. In this paper‚ I will discuss the dilemmas of abortion through
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measure of competence in the profession. In this case Ryan is facing a moral/ethical decision. He has to decide whether Akai should remain in the care of his parents or be taken away by Children Protection Services. Ryan had referred the parent to child services previous. This is a decision which he used his own judgement to do. He believed that Akai was in danger due to the bruises and his discussion with Akai. He tried to contact Akai’s parents but this fail. He was faced in a dilemma and decided
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The Dilemma at the Public Service Department Introduction Alex Washington was recently appointed by the governor to be commissioner of the state’s Public Service Department‚ making him the second appointee to this position in the governor’s first term. Before accepting the appointment‚ Mr. Washington heard rumors about major problems within the department from associates who also work in state government positions. In addition to the rumors‚ he has received unsigned letters detailing an assortment
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Introduction In today’s society culturally competent care should be offered to all patients. Many health care providers need a clear understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds. The United States is increasing with diversity. It is important for policy makers to create and deliver culturally competent services. Creating culturally competent services can improve health outcomes and quality of care. Public support is often the crucial factor in bringing policy changes in the community. This
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