Developing the pragmatic competence of EFL learners throught pragmatics-oriented instruction model :a case study of Thai Air Force Cadets

Name: Wanicha Siraranghom

LCSH: Kasetsart University -- Dissertations. Ph.D. (English as an International Language) 2018

Classification :.LCCS: PE1130.T35

LCSH: Kasetsart University. -- Department of Liberal Arts -- Dissertations

LCSH: English language -- Study and teaching

LCSH: English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers

LCSH: Pragmatics

LCSH: Communicative competence

Abstract: In this research, a case study was selected to investigate EFL learners’ production of pragmatically appropriate speech acts, including the impact of pragmatics-oriented instruction (POI) model on EFL learners’ pragmatic awareness, their motivation in English language learning, and their perceptions about POI model before and after the implementation of the model instruction. The data collection instruments used in this research were the Multiple-Choice Discourse Completion Test (MDCT), the Mini-Attitude Motivation Test Battery (Mini-AMTB), role play activities, a teacher’s journal and interviews with participants (20 first year military cadets). The data revealed that the pragmatics-oriented instruction model did impact on the learners’ pragmatic awareness. The total mean awareness scores increased slightly after the POI model implementation (from 21.20 to 21.25). The mean score of the requesting speech acts increased to a greater degree (from 14.67 to 17.17) and the mean score of the apologizing speech acts to a lesser extent (from 13.00 to 13.67). After the POI model implementation, the participants were more concerned about social status and familiarity factors while delivering the speech acts. Furthermore, after completing the instruction, the participants’ overall motivation increased slightly, especially their cultural interest. The data also revealed that the participants gained more knowledge about speech acts and had a greater awareness of the many factors that affected the implementation of speech acts. Participants also learned how to use words differently with various interlocutors in diverse situations. In addition, they recommended that authentic materials (particularly movies and video clips) should be used when teaching pragmatics.

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Name: Wisut Jarunthawatchai

Role: Thesis Advisor

Created: 2018

Modified: 2025-07-03

Issued: 2025-07-03

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URL: https://www.lib.ku.ac.th/KUthesis/2561/wanicha-sir-all.pdf

CallNumber: PE1130.T35 .W36

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DegreeName: Doctor of Philosophy

Level: Doctoral Degraee

Descipline: English as an International Language

Grantor: Kasetsart University

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