Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different Cultures

This research delves into the complexities of cross-cultural communication, emphasizing the crucial role of pragmatics, particularly speech acts, in facilitating effective intercultural interactions. In an increasingly globalized world, understanding the nuances of communication across different cu...

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Main Author: Rasha Hussan
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Language:Arabic
Published: collage of education / university of Misan 2024-12-01
Series:مجلة ابحاث ميسان
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Online Access:https://uomisan.edu.iq/eduweb/jmr/index.php/jmr/article/view/272
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description This research delves into the complexities of cross-cultural communication, emphasizing the crucial role of pragmatics, particularly speech acts, in facilitating effective intercultural interactions. In an increasingly globalized world, understanding the nuances of communication across different cultures is essential. The study conducts a comparative analysis of speech acts—such as requests, apologies, compliments, and directives—across American and British cultural contexts, examining how cultural norms, values, and linguistic conventions shape their expression and interpretation. By employing qualitative and quantitative methods, including discourse analysis and surveys, the research aims to uncover the significant impact of pragmatics on cross-cultural communication. It highlights potential misunderstandings and misinterpretations while proposing strategies to enhance intercultural communication competence. The study draws on speeches by Martin Luther King Jr. and Winston Churchill to illustrate different communication styles shaped by cultural contexts, with King's emotionally charged rhetoric reflecting American values and Churchill's firm tone embodying British pragmatism. These findings underscore the importance of understanding cultural differences in communication patterns to improve cross-cultural interactions. The research offers valuable insights and recommendations for individuals, organizations, and policymakers seeking to navigate the complexities of global communication effectively, ultimately contributing to greater harmony and understanding in an interconnected world.     
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spelling doaj-art-e49c357490044955b55202821528bded2025-02-10T13:27:33Zaracollage of education / university of Misanمجلة ابحاث ميسان1815-66222789-73542024-12-01204010.52834/jmr.v20i40.272Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different CulturesRasha Hussan0manara university/ Iraq This research delves into the complexities of cross-cultural communication, emphasizing the crucial role of pragmatics, particularly speech acts, in facilitating effective intercultural interactions. In an increasingly globalized world, understanding the nuances of communication across different cultures is essential. The study conducts a comparative analysis of speech acts—such as requests, apologies, compliments, and directives—across American and British cultural contexts, examining how cultural norms, values, and linguistic conventions shape their expression and interpretation. By employing qualitative and quantitative methods, including discourse analysis and surveys, the research aims to uncover the significant impact of pragmatics on cross-cultural communication. It highlights potential misunderstandings and misinterpretations while proposing strategies to enhance intercultural communication competence. The study draws on speeches by Martin Luther King Jr. and Winston Churchill to illustrate different communication styles shaped by cultural contexts, with King's emotionally charged rhetoric reflecting American values and Churchill's firm tone embodying British pragmatism. These findings underscore the importance of understanding cultural differences in communication patterns to improve cross-cultural interactions. The research offers valuable insights and recommendations for individuals, organizations, and policymakers seeking to navigate the complexities of global communication effectively, ultimately contributing to greater harmony and understanding in an interconnected world.      https://uomisan.edu.iq/eduweb/jmr/index.php/jmr/article/view/272PragmaticsCross-cultural communicationSpeech actsComparative analysisIntercultural communication
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Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different Cultures
مجلة ابحاث ميسان
Pragmatics
Cross-cultural communication
Speech acts
Comparative analysis
Intercultural communication
title Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different Cultures
title_full Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different Cultures
title_fullStr Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different Cultures
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different Cultures
title_short Investigating the Role of Pragmatics in Cross-Cultural Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Speech Acts in Different Cultures
title_sort investigating the role of pragmatics in cross cultural communication a comparative analysis of speech acts in different cultures
topic Pragmatics
Cross-cultural communication
Speech acts
Comparative analysis
Intercultural communication
url https://uomisan.edu.iq/eduweb/jmr/index.php/jmr/article/view/272
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