The variable competence model

The variable competence model

1. based on: 2 DISTINCTIONS

   • Process of lg use
     • Linguistic knowledge: competence
     • Procedures: capacity
     • The lg user makes his knowledge of linguistic rules by exploiting them in relationship to both situational and linguistic context
   • Product of lg use
     • Planned discourse: thought prior to expression. Example: prepared lectures
       • SECONDARY Cognitive process
         • analysed and non automatic
     • Unplanned discourse: lacks of preparation. Example: everyday conversation
       • Primary discourse process
         • unanalysed and automatic
     • The product is the result of either or both of the following:
       • 1. Variable competence ie: the user possesses a heterogeneous rule system
       • 2. Variable application or procedures for actualizing knowledge in discourse

2. The way a language is learned is a reflection of the way it is used

3. ELIIS

4. Parodi, Ricatto, Dulcich